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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,068.98, 35,975.37 and 14,132.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,068.98, 35,975.37 and 14,132.50 is: 19,502.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,068.98 : 35,975.37 = 14,132.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,068.98/35,975.37 = 14,132.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,068.98x = 35,975.37 × 14,132.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,068.98x = 508,421,916.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,421,916.53/26,068.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,502.95

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