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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,127.62, 36,056.49 and 14,190.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,127.62, 36,056.49 and 14,190.98 is: 19,583.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,127.62 : 36,056.49 = 14,190.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,127.62/36,056.49 = 14,190.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,127.62x = 36,056.49 × 14,190.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,127.62x = 511,676,928.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,676,928.46/26,127.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,583.76

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