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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,061.94, 35,964.51 and 14,125.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,061.94, 35,964.51 and 14,125.02 is: 19,492.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,061.94 : 35,964.51 = 14,125.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,061.94/35,964.51 = 14,125.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,061.94x = 35,964.51 × 14,125.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,061.94x = 507,999,437.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,999,437.50/26,061.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,492.00

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