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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,063, 35,966.74 and 14,126.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,063, 35,966.74 and 14,126.03 is: 19,493.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,063 : 35,966.74 = 14,126.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,063/35,966.74 = 14,126.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,063x = 35,966.74 × 14,126.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,063x = 508,067,248.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,067,248.24/26,063
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,493.81

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