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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,062.67, 35,966.46 and 14,126.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,062.67, 35,966.46 and 14,126.00 is: 19,493.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,062.67 : 35,966.46 = 14,126.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,062.67/35,966.46 = 14,126.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,062.67x = 35,966.46 × 14,126.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,062.67x = 508,062,034.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,062,034.13/26,062.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,493.86

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