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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,209.40, 36,167.88 and 14,272.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,209.40, 36,167.88 and 14,272.70 is: 19,695.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,209.40 : 36,167.88 = 14,272.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,209.40/36,167.88 = 14,272.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,209.40x = 36,167.88 × 14,272.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,209.40x = 516,213,120.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,213,120.04/26,209.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,695.73

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