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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,064.28, 35,968.57 and 14,127.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,064.28, 35,968.57 and 14,127.58 is: 19,495.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,064.28 : 35,968.57 = 14,127.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,064.28/35,968.57 = 14,127.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,064.28x = 35,968.57 × 14,127.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,064.28x = 508,148,670.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,148,670.32/26,064.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,495.98

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