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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,069.48, 35,976 and 14,132.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,069.48, 35,976 and 14,132.80 is: 19,503.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,069.48 : 35,976 = 14,132.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,069.48/35,976 = 14,132.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,069.48x = 35,976 × 14,132.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,069.48x = 508,441,612.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,441,612.80/26,069.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,503.33

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