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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,065.19, 35,969.96 and 14,128.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,065.19, 35,969.96 and 14,128.49 is: 19,497.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,065.19 : 35,969.96 = 14,128.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,065.19/35,969.96 = 14,128.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,065.19x = 35,969.96 × 14,128.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,065.19x = 508,201,220.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,201,220.16/26,065.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,497.32

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