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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,068.25, 35,974.44 and 14,131.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,068.25, 35,974.44 and 14,131.56 is: 19,501.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,068.25 : 35,974.44 = 14,131.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,068.25/35,974.44 = 14,131.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,068.25x = 35,974.44 × 14,131.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,068.25x = 508,374,957.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,374,957.33/26,068.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,501.69

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