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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,062.25, 35,965.70 and 14,125.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,062.25, 35,965.70 and 14,125.28 is: 19,492.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,062.25 : 35,965.70 = 14,125.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,062.25/35,965.70 = 14,125.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,062.25x = 35,965.70 × 14,125.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,062.25x = 508,025,582.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,025,582.90/26,062.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,492.78

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