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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,127.16, 36,055.74 and 14,190.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,127.16, 36,055.74 and 14,190.62 is: 19,583.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,127.16 : 36,055.74 = 14,190.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,127.16/36,055.74 = 14,190.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,127.16x = 36,055.74 × 14,190.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,127.16x = 511,653,305.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,653,305.16/26,127.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,583.20

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