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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,128.06, 36,056.83 and 14,191.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,128.06, 36,056.83 and 14,191.60 is: 19,584.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,128.06 : 36,056.83 = 14,191.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,128.06/36,056.83 = 14,191.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,128.06x = 36,056.83 × 14,191.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,128.06x = 511,704,108.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,704,108.63/26,128.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,584.47

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