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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,063.01, 35,966.97 and 14,126.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,063.01, 35,966.97 and 14,126.45 is: 19,494.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,063.01 : 35,966.97 = 14,126.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,063.01/35,966.97 = 14,126.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,063.01x = 35,966.97 × 14,126.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,063.01x = 508,085,423.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,085,423.52/26,063.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,494.50

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