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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,064.39, 35,968.92 and 14,127.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,064.39, 35,968.92 and 14,127.72 is: 19,496.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,064.39 : 35,968.92 = 14,127.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,064.39/35,968.92 = 14,127.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,064.39x = 35,968.92 × 14,127.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,064.39x = 508,158,830.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,158,830.46/26,064.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,496.29

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