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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,065.98, 35,971.10 and 14,129.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,065.98, 35,971.10 and 14,129.31 is: 19,498.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,065.98 : 35,971.10 = 14,129.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,065.98/35,971.10 = 14,129.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,065.98x = 35,971.10 × 14,129.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,065.98x = 508,246,752.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,246,752.29/26,065.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,498.47

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