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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,061.89, 35,965.46 and 14,125.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,061.89, 35,965.46 and 14,125.21 is: 19,492.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,061.89 : 35,965.46 = 14,125.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,061.89/35,965.46 = 14,125.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,061.89x = 35,965.46 × 14,125.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,061.89x = 508,019,620.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,019,620.65/26,061.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,492.82

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