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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,062.98, 35,966.95 and 14,126.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,062.98, 35,966.95 and 14,126.32 is: 19,494.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,062.98 : 35,966.95 = 14,126.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,062.98/35,966.95 = 14,126.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,062.98x = 35,966.95 × 14,126.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,062.98x = 508,080,531.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,080,531.91/26,062.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,494.34

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