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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,068.40, 35,974.44 and 14,131.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,068.40, 35,974.44 and 14,131.70 is: 19,501.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,068.40 : 35,974.44 = 14,131.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,068.40/35,974.44 = 14,131.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,068.40x = 35,974.44 × 14,131.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,068.40x = 508,379,993.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,379,993.75/26,068.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,501.77

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