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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,125.08, 36,052.88 and 14,188.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,125.08, 36,052.88 and 14,188.65 is: 19,580.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,125.08 : 36,052.88 = 14,188.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,125.08/36,052.88 = 14,188.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,125.08x = 36,052.88 × 14,188.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,125.08x = 511,541,624.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,541,624.87/26,125.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,580.48

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