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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,056.73, 35,958.13 and 14,120.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,056.73, 35,958.13 and 14,120.06 is: 19,485.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,056.73 : 35,958.13 = 14,120.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,056.73/35,958.13 = 14,120.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,056.73x = 35,958.13 × 14,120.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,056.73x = 507,730,882.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,730,882.49/26,056.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,485.60

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