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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,063.94, 35,968.03 and 14,126.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,063.94, 35,968.03 and 14,126.97 is: 19,495.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,063.94 : 35,968.03 = 14,126.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,063.94/35,968.03 = 14,126.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,063.94x = 35,968.03 × 14,126.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,063.94x = 508,119,280.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,119,280.77/26,063.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,495.11

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