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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,063.76, 35,967.78 and 14,126.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,063.76, 35,967.78 and 14,126.78 is: 19,494.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,063.76 : 35,967.78 = 14,126.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,063.76/35,967.78 = 14,126.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,063.76x = 35,967.78 × 14,126.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,063.76x = 508,108,915.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,108,915.15/26,063.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,494.84

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