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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,059.58, 35,962.24 and 14,122.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,059.58, 35,962.24 and 14,122.80 is: 19,489.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,059.58 : 35,962.24 = 14,122.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,059.58/35,962.24 = 14,122.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,059.58x = 35,962.24 × 14,122.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,059.58x = 507,887,523.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,887,523.07/26,059.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,489.47

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