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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,126.39, 36,054.69 and 14,189.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,126.39, 36,054.69 and 14,189.96 is: 19,582.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,126.39 : 36,054.69 = 14,189.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,126.39/36,054.69 = 14,189.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,126.39x = 36,054.69 × 14,189.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,126.39x = 511,614,645.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,614,645.84/26,126.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,582.29

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