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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,064.62, 35,969.10 and 14,128.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,064.62, 35,969.10 and 14,128.22 is: 19,496.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,064.62 : 35,969.10 = 14,128.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,064.62/35,969.10 = 14,128.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,064.62x = 35,969.10 × 14,128.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,064.62x = 508,179,358.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,179,358.00/26,064.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,496.90

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