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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,059.62, 35,961.87 and 14,122.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,059.62, 35,961.87 and 14,122.86 is: 19,489.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,059.62 : 35,961.87 = 14,122.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,059.62/35,961.87 = 14,122.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,059.62x = 35,961.87 × 14,122.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,059.62x = 507,884,373.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,884,373.45/26,059.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,489.32

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