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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,069.42, 35,976.06 and 14,132.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,069.42, 35,976.06 and 14,132.73 is: 19,503.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,069.42 : 35,976.06 = 14,132.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,069.42/35,976.06 = 14,132.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,069.42x = 35,976.06 × 14,132.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,069.42x = 508,439,942.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,439,942.44/26,069.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,503.31

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