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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,059.24, 35,961.69 and 14,122.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,059.24, 35,961.69 and 14,122.54 is: 19,489.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,059.24 : 35,961.69 = 14,122.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,059.24/35,961.69 = 14,122.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,059.24x = 35,961.69 × 14,122.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,059.24x = 507,870,405.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,870,405.49/26,059.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,489.07

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