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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,063.08, 35,967.02 and 14,126.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,063.08, 35,967.02 and 14,126.38 is: 19,494.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,063.08 : 35,967.02 = 14,126.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,063.08/35,967.02 = 14,126.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,063.08x = 35,967.02 × 14,126.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,063.08x = 508,083,791.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,083,791.99/26,063.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,494.39

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