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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,062.39, 35,966.16 and 14,125.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,062.39, 35,966.16 and 14,125.71 is: 19,493.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,062.39 : 35,966.16 = 14,125.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,062.39/35,966.16 = 14,125.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,062.39x = 35,966.16 × 14,125.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,062.39x = 508,047,475.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,047,475.35/26,062.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,493.51

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