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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,063.66, 35,967.87 and 14,126.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,063.66, 35,967.87 and 14,126.99 is: 19,495.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,063.66 : 35,967.87 = 14,126.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,063.66/35,967.87 = 14,126.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,063.66x = 35,967.87 × 14,126.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,063.66x = 508,117,559.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,117,559.97/26,063.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,495.25

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