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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,064.58, 35,969.17 and 14,127.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,064.58, 35,969.17 and 14,127.88 is: 19,496.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,064.58 : 35,969.17 = 14,127.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,064.58/35,969.17 = 14,127.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,064.58x = 35,969.17 × 14,127.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,064.58x = 508,168,117.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,168,117.46/26,064.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,496.50

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