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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,127.30, 36,055.77 and 14,190.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,127.30, 36,055.77 and 14,190.73 is: 19,583.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,127.30 : 36,055.77 = 14,190.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,127.30/36,055.77 = 14,190.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,127.30x = 36,055.77 × 14,190.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,127.30x = 511,657,537.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,657,537.47/26,127.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,583.25

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