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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,065.62, 35,970.59 and 14,128.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,065.62, 35,970.59 and 14,128.95 is: 19,497.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,065.62 : 35,970.59 = 14,128.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,065.62/35,970.59 = 14,128.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,065.62x = 35,970.59 × 14,128.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,065.62x = 508,226,596.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,226,596.94/26,065.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,497.97

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