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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,067.48, 35,973.30 and 14,131

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,067.48, 35,973.30 and 14,131 is: 19,500.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,067.48 : 35,973.30 = 14,131 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,067.48/35,973.30 = 14,131/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,067.48x = 35,973.30 × 14,131
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,067.48x = 508,338,702.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,338,702.30/26,067.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,500.88

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