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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,127.52, 36,055.38 and 14,190.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,127.52, 36,055.38 and 14,190.60 is: 19,582.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,127.52 : 36,055.38 = 14,190.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,127.52/36,055.38 = 14,190.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,127.52x = 36,055.38 × 14,190.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,127.52x = 511,647,381.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,647,381.22/26,127.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,582.70

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