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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,127.52, 36,056.25 and 14,191.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,127.52, 36,056.25 and 14,191.09 is: 19,583.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,127.52 : 36,056.25 = 14,191.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,127.52/36,056.25 = 14,191.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,127.52x = 36,056.25 × 14,191.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,127.52x = 511,677,398.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,677,398.67/26,127.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,583.85

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