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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,125.93, 36,053.77 and 14,189.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,125.93, 36,053.77 and 14,189.27 is: 19,581.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,125.93 : 36,053.77 = 14,189.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,125.93/36,053.77 = 14,189.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,125.93x = 36,053.77 × 14,189.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,125.93x = 511,576,677.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,576,677.05/26,125.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,581.19

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