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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,068.42, 35,974.68 and 14,131.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,068.42, 35,974.68 and 14,131.73 is: 19,501.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,068.42 : 35,974.68 = 14,131.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,068.42/35,974.68 = 14,131.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,068.42x = 35,974.68 × 14,131.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,068.42x = 508,384,581.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,384,581.03/26,068.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,501.93

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