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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,067.65, 35,973.41 and 14,130.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,067.65, 35,973.41 and 14,130.95 is: 19,500.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,067.65 : 35,973.41 = 14,130.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,067.65/35,973.41 = 14,130.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,067.65x = 35,973.41 × 14,130.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,067.65x = 508,338,387.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,338,387.38/26,067.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,500.74

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