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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,068.62, 35,974.62 and 14,132.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,068.62, 35,974.62 and 14,132.22 is: 19,502.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,068.62 : 35,974.62 = 14,132.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,068.62/35,974.62 = 14,132.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,068.62x = 35,974.62 × 14,132.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,068.62x = 508,401,244.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,401,244.26/26,068.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,502.42

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