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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,059.74, 35,962.38 and 14,123.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,059.74, 35,962.38 and 14,123.04 is: 19,489.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,059.74 : 35,962.38 = 14,123.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,059.74/35,962.38 = 14,123.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,059.74x = 35,962.38 × 14,123.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,059.74x = 507,898,131.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,898,131.24/26,059.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,489.76

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