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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,126.72, 36,055.52 and 14,189.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,126.72, 36,055.52 and 14,189.92 is: 19,582.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,126.72 : 36,055.52 = 14,189.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,126.72/36,055.52 = 14,189.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,126.72x = 36,055.52 × 14,189.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,126.72x = 511,624,944.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,624,944.36/26,126.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,582.44

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