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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,067.54, 35,973.27 and 14,130.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,067.54, 35,973.27 and 14,130.78 is: 19,500.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,067.54 : 35,973.27 = 14,130.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,067.54/35,973.27 = 14,130.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,067.54x = 35,973.27 × 14,130.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,067.54x = 508,330,364.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,330,364.25/26,067.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,500.51

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