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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,071.67, 35,978.60 and 14,134.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,071.67, 35,978.60 and 14,134.88 is: 19,505.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,071.67 : 35,978.60 = 14,134.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,071.67/35,978.60 = 14,134.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,071.67x = 35,978.60 × 14,134.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,071.67x = 508,553,318.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,553,318.85/26,071.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,505.97

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