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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,064.73, 35,969.31 and 14,128.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,064.73, 35,969.31 and 14,128.06 is: 19,496.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,064.73 : 35,969.31 = 14,128.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,064.73/35,969.31 = 14,128.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,064.73x = 35,969.31 × 14,128.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,064.73x = 508,176,569.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,176,569.84/26,064.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,496.71

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