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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,067.56, 35,972.91 and 14,130.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,067.56, 35,972.91 and 14,130.72 is: 19,500.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,067.56 : 35,972.91 = 14,130.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,067.56/35,972.91 = 14,130.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,067.56x = 35,972.91 × 14,130.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,067.56x = 508,323,118.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,323,118.80/26,067.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,500.22

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