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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,063.64, 35,967.88 and 14,126.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,063.64, 35,967.88 and 14,126.96 is: 19,495.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,063.64 : 35,967.88 = 14,126.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,063.64/35,967.88 = 14,126.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,063.64x = 35,967.88 × 14,126.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,063.64x = 508,116,802.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,116,802.04/26,063.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,495.24

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