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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,128.54, 36,057.59 and 14,191.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,128.54, 36,057.59 and 14,191.96 is: 19,585.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,128.54 : 36,057.59 = 14,191.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,128.54/36,057.59 = 14,191.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,128.54x = 36,057.59 × 14,191.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,128.54x = 511,727,894.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,727,894.57/26,128.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,585.02

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