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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,140.77, 36,073.62 and 14,203.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,140.77, 36,073.62 and 14,203.80 is: 19,600.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,140.77 : 36,073.62 = 14,203.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,140.77/36,073.62 = 14,203.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,140.77x = 36,073.62 × 14,203.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,140.77x = 512,382,483.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,382,483.76/26,140.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,600.89

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