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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,064.78, 35,969.26 and 14,128.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,064.78, 35,969.26 and 14,128.08 is: 19,496.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,064.78 : 35,969.26 = 14,128.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,064.78/35,969.26 = 14,128.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,064.78x = 35,969.26 × 14,128.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,064.78x = 508,176,582.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,176,582.82/26,064.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,496.68

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