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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,060.61, 35,963.81 and 14,124.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,060.61, 35,963.81 and 14,124.15 is: 19,491.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,060.61 : 35,963.81 = 14,124.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,060.61/35,963.81 = 14,124.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,060.61x = 35,963.81 × 14,124.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,060.61x = 507,958,247.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,958,247.01/26,060.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,491.42

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