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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,126.71, 36,055.12 and 14,190.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,126.71, 36,055.12 and 14,190.28 is: 19,582.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,126.71 : 36,055.12 = 14,190.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,126.71/36,055.12 = 14,190.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,126.71x = 36,055.12 × 14,190.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,126.71x = 511,632,248.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,632,248.23/26,126.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,582.73

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