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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,066.48, 35,971.92 and 14,130

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,066.48, 35,971.92 and 14,130 is: 19,499.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,066.48 : 35,971.92 = 14,130 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,066.48/35,971.92 = 14,130/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,066.48x = 35,971.92 × 14,130
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,066.48x = 508,283,229.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,283,229.60/26,066.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,499.50

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