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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,064.59, 35,969.21 and 14,127.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,064.59, 35,969.21 and 14,127.97 is: 19,496.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,064.59 : 35,969.21 = 14,127.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,064.59/35,969.21 = 14,127.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,064.59x = 35,969.21 × 14,127.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,064.59x = 508,171,920.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,171,920.62/26,064.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,496.64

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