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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,129.94, 36,059.50 and 14,193.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,129.94, 36,059.50 and 14,193.28 is: 19,586.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,129.94 : 36,059.50 = 14,193.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,129.94/36,059.50 = 14,193.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,129.94x = 36,059.50 × 14,193.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,129.94x = 511,802,480.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,802,480.06/26,129.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,586.82

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