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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,066.28, 35,971.33 and 14,129.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,066.28, 35,971.33 and 14,129.58 is: 19,498.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,066.28 : 35,971.33 = 14,129.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,066.28/35,971.33 = 14,129.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,066.28x = 35,971.33 × 14,129.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,066.28x = 508,259,784.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,259,784.94/26,066.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,498.75

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