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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,066.61, 35,971.90 and 14,129.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,066.61, 35,971.90 and 14,129.84 is: 19,499.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,066.61 : 35,971.90 = 14,129.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,066.61/35,971.90 = 14,129.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,066.61x = 35,971.90 × 14,129.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,066.61x = 508,277,246.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,277,246.10/26,066.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,499.17

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