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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,062.32, 35,966.14 and 14,125.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,062.32, 35,966.14 and 14,125.66 is: 19,493.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,062.32 : 35,966.14 = 14,125.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,062.32/35,966.14 = 14,125.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,062.32x = 35,966.14 × 14,125.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,062.32x = 508,045,465.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,045,465.15/26,062.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,493.49

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