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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,069.36, 35,975.88 and 14,132.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,069.36, 35,975.88 and 14,132.88 is: 19,503.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,069.36 : 35,975.88 = 14,132.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,069.36/35,975.88 = 14,132.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,069.36x = 35,975.88 × 14,132.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,069.36x = 508,442,794.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,442,794.93/26,069.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,503.46

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