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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,060.67, 35,963.70 and 14,124

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,060.67, 35,963.70 and 14,124 is: 19,491.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,060.67 : 35,963.70 = 14,124 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,060.67/35,963.70 = 14,124/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,060.67x = 35,963.70 × 14,124
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,060.67x = 507,951,298.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,951,298.80/26,060.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,491.11

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