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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,063.78, 35,967.88 and 14,127.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,063.78, 35,967.88 and 14,127.08 is: 19,495.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,063.78 : 35,967.88 = 14,127.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,063.78/35,967.88 = 14,127.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,063.78x = 35,967.88 × 14,127.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,063.78x = 508,120,956.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,120,956.01/26,063.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,495.29

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