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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,062.68, 35,966.18 and 14,125.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,062.68, 35,966.18 and 14,125.85 is: 19,493.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,062.68 : 35,966.18 = 14,125.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,062.68/35,966.18 = 14,125.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,062.68x = 35,966.18 × 14,125.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,062.68x = 508,052,613.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,052,613.29/26,062.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,493.49

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