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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,063.37, 35,967.47 and 14,126.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,063.37, 35,967.47 and 14,126.72 is: 19,494.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,063.37 : 35,967.47 = 14,126.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,063.37/35,967.47 = 14,126.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,063.37x = 35,967.47 × 14,126.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,063.37x = 508,102,127.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,102,127.33/26,063.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,494.87

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