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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,127.31, 36,055.80 and 14,190.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,127.31, 36,055.80 and 14,190.85 is: 19,583.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,127.31 : 36,055.80 = 14,190.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,127.31/36,055.80 = 14,190.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,127.31x = 36,055.80 × 14,190.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,127.31x = 511,662,449.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,662,449.43/26,127.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,583.43

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