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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,065.02, 35,969.74 and 14,128.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,065.02, 35,969.74 and 14,128.44 is: 19,497.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,065.02 : 35,969.74 = 14,128.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,065.02/35,969.74 = 14,128.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,065.02x = 35,969.74 × 14,128.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,065.02x = 508,196,313.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,196,313.41/26,065.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,497.25

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