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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,125.63, 36,053.47 and 14,189.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,125.63, 36,053.47 and 14,189.16 is: 19,581.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,125.63 : 36,053.47 = 14,189.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,125.63/36,053.47 = 14,189.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,125.63x = 36,053.47 × 14,189.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,125.63x = 511,568,454.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,568,454.39/26,125.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,581.10

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