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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,127.33, 36,055.98 and 14,190.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,127.33, 36,055.98 and 14,190.90 is: 19,583.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,127.33 : 36,055.98 = 14,190.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,127.33/36,055.98 = 14,190.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,127.33x = 36,055.98 × 14,190.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,127.33x = 511,666,806.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,666,806.58/26,127.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,583.59

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