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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,063.25, 35,967.08 and 14,126.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,063.25, 35,967.08 and 14,126.28 is: 19,494.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,063.25 : 35,967.08 = 14,126.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,063.25/35,967.08 = 14,126.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,063.25x = 35,967.08 × 14,126.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,063.25x = 508,081,042.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,081,042.86/26,063.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,494.16

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