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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,063.44, 35,967.54 and 14,126.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,063.44, 35,967.54 and 14,126.74 is: 19,494.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,063.44 : 35,967.54 = 14,126.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,063.44/35,967.54 = 14,126.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,063.44x = 35,967.54 × 14,126.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,063.44x = 508,104,049.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,104,049.08/26,063.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,494.90

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