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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,063.65, 35,968.01 and 14,127.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,063.65, 35,968.01 and 14,127.19 is: 19,495.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,063.65 : 35,968.01 = 14,127.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,063.65/35,968.01 = 14,127.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,063.65x = 35,968.01 × 14,127.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,063.65x = 508,126,911.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,126,911.19/26,063.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,495.62

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