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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,064.94, 35,969.41 and 14,127.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,064.94, 35,969.41 and 14,127.97 is: 19,496.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,064.94 : 35,969.41 = 14,127.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,064.94/35,969.41 = 14,127.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,064.94x = 35,969.41 × 14,127.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,064.94x = 508,174,745.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,174,745.40/26,064.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,496.49

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