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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,059.91, 35,962.67 and 14,123.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,059.91, 35,962.67 and 14,123.25 is: 19,490.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,059.91 : 35,962.67 = 14,123.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,059.91/35,962.67 = 14,123.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,059.91x = 35,962.67 × 14,123.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,059.91x = 507,909,653.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,909,653.86/26,059.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,490.08

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