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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,064.79, 35,969.47 and 14,128.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,064.79, 35,969.47 and 14,128.07 is: 19,496.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,064.79 : 35,969.47 = 14,128.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,064.79/35,969.47 = 14,128.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,064.79x = 35,969.47 × 14,128.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,064.79x = 508,179,177.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,179,177.18/26,064.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,496.77

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