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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,127.72, 36,056.90 and 14,190.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,127.72, 36,056.90 and 14,190.92 is: 19,583.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,127.72 : 36,056.90 = 14,190.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,127.72/36,056.90 = 14,190.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,127.72x = 36,056.90 × 14,190.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,127.72x = 511,680,583.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,680,583.35/26,127.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,583.82

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