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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,140.27, 36,072.59 and 14,203.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,140.27, 36,072.59 and 14,203.35 is: 19,600.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,140.27 : 36,072.59 = 14,203.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,140.27/36,072.59 = 14,203.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,140.27x = 36,072.59 × 14,203.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,140.27x = 512,351,630.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,351,630.05/26,140.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,600.09

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