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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,125.59, 36,053.21 and 14,188.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,125.59, 36,053.21 and 14,188.68 is: 19,580.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,125.59 : 36,053.21 = 14,188.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,125.59/36,053.21 = 14,188.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,125.59x = 36,053.21 × 14,188.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,125.59x = 511,547,247.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,547,247.85/26,125.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,580.31

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