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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,063.16, 35,967.03 and 14,126.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,063.16, 35,967.03 and 14,126.40 is: 19,494.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,063.16 : 35,967.03 = 14,126.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,063.16/35,967.03 = 14,126.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,063.16x = 35,967.03 × 14,126.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,063.16x = 508,084,652.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,084,652.59/26,063.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,494.36

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