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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,126.29, 36,053.88 and 14,189.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,126.29, 36,053.88 and 14,189.52 is: 19,581.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,126.29 : 36,053.88 = 14,189.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,126.29/36,053.88 = 14,189.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,126.29x = 36,053.88 × 14,189.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,126.29x = 511,587,251.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,587,251.34/26,126.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,581.32

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