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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,127.71, 36,055.64 and 14,190.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,127.71, 36,055.64 and 14,190.79 is: 19,582.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,127.71 : 36,055.64 = 14,190.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,127.71/36,055.64 = 14,190.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,127.71x = 36,055.64 × 14,190.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,127.71x = 511,657,854.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,657,854.46/26,127.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,582.96

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