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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,140.75, 36,073.78 and 14,204.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,140.75, 36,073.78 and 14,204.27 is: 19,601.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,140.75 : 36,073.78 = 14,204.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,140.75/36,073.78 = 14,204.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,140.75x = 36,073.78 × 14,204.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,140.75x = 512,401,711.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,401,711.04/26,140.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,601.65

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