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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,059.69, 35,962.23 and 14,122.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,059.69, 35,962.23 and 14,122.90 is: 19,489.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,059.69 : 35,962.23 = 14,122.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,059.69/35,962.23 = 14,122.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,059.69x = 35,962.23 × 14,122.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,059.69x = 507,890,978.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,890,978.07/26,059.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,489.52

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