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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,062.69, 35,966.37 and 14,125.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,062.69, 35,966.37 and 14,125.90 is: 19,493.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,062.69 : 35,966.37 = 14,125.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,062.69/35,966.37 = 14,125.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,062.69x = 35,966.37 × 14,125.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,062.69x = 508,057,345.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,057,345.98/26,062.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,493.66

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