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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,066.03, 35,970.98 and 14,129.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,066.03, 35,970.98 and 14,129.33 is: 19,498.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,066.03 : 35,970.98 = 14,129.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,066.03/35,970.98 = 14,129.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,066.03x = 35,970.98 × 14,129.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,066.03x = 508,245,596.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,245,596.34/26,066.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,498.39

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