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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,071.98, 35,979.17 and 14,135.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,071.98, 35,979.17 and 14,135.28 is: 19,506.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,071.98 : 35,979.17 = 14,135.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,071.98/35,979.17 = 14,135.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,071.98x = 35,979.17 × 14,135.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,071.98x = 508,575,571.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,575,571.44/26,071.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,506.60

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