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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,066.08, 35,971.04 and 14,129.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,066.08, 35,971.04 and 14,129.12 is: 19,498.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,066.08 : 35,971.04 = 14,129.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,066.08/35,971.04 = 14,129.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,066.08x = 35,971.04 × 14,129.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,066.08x = 508,239,140.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,239,140.68/26,066.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,498.10

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