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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,063.98, 35,968.33 and 14,127.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,063.98, 35,968.33 and 14,127.32 is: 19,495.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,063.98 : 35,968.33 = 14,127.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,063.98/35,968.33 = 14,127.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,063.98x = 35,968.33 × 14,127.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,063.98x = 508,136,107.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,136,107.78/26,063.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,495.72

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