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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,059.46, 35,962.18 and 14,122.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,059.46, 35,962.18 and 14,122.78 is: 19,489.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,059.46 : 35,962.18 = 14,122.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,059.46/35,962.18 = 14,122.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,059.46x = 35,962.18 × 14,122.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,059.46x = 507,885,956.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,885,956.46/26,059.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,489.50

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