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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,129.21, 36,057.71 and 14,192.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,129.21, 36,057.71 and 14,192.28 is: 19,585.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,129.21 : 36,057.71 = 14,192.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,129.21/36,057.71 = 14,192.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,129.21x = 36,057.71 × 14,192.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,129.21x = 511,741,045.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,741,045.52/26,129.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,585.02

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