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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,519.78, 36,597.51 and 14,420.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,519.78, 36,597.51 and 14,420.27 is: 19,900.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,519.78 : 36,597.51 = 14,420.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,519.78/36,597.51 = 14,420.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,519.78x = 36,597.51 × 14,420.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,519.78x = 527,745,903.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,745,903.43/26,519.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,900.09

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