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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,062.88, 35,966.57 and 14,125.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,062.88, 35,966.57 and 14,125.91 is: 19,493.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,062.88 : 35,966.57 = 14,125.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,062.88/35,966.57 = 14,125.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,062.88x = 35,966.57 × 14,125.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,062.88x = 508,060,280.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,060,280.37/26,062.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,493.64

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