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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,210.58, 36,169.62 and 14,273.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,210.58, 36,169.62 and 14,273.64 is: 19,697.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,210.58 : 36,169.62 = 14,273.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,210.58/36,169.62 = 14,273.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,210.58x = 36,169.62 × 14,273.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,210.58x = 516,272,134.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,272,134.82/26,210.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,697.09

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