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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,061.69, 35,964.99 and 14,124.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,061.69, 35,964.99 and 14,124.90 is: 19,492.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,061.69 : 35,964.99 = 14,124.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,061.69/35,964.99 = 14,124.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,061.69x = 35,964.99 × 14,124.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,061.69x = 508,001,887.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,001,887.25/26,061.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,492.28

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