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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,060.69, 35,963.70 and 14,123.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,060.69, 35,963.70 and 14,123.99 is: 19,491.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,060.69 : 35,963.70 = 14,123.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,060.69/35,963.70 = 14,123.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,060.69x = 35,963.70 × 14,123.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,060.69x = 507,950,939.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,950,939.16/26,060.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,491.08

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