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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,069.62, 35,976 and 14,133.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,069.62, 35,976 and 14,133.22 is: 19,503.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,069.62 : 35,976 = 14,133.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,069.62/35,976 = 14,133.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,069.62x = 35,976 × 14,133.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,069.62x = 508,456,722.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,456,722.72/26,069.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,503.80

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