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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,064.16, 35,968.41 and 14,127.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,064.16, 35,968.41 and 14,127.40 is: 19,495.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,064.16 : 35,968.41 = 14,127.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,064.16/35,968.41 = 14,127.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,064.16x = 35,968.41 × 14,127.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,064.16x = 508,140,115.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,140,115.43/26,064.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,495.74

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