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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,019.51, 35,906.92 and 14,082.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,019.51, 35,906.92 and 14,082.84 is: 19,434.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,019.51 : 35,906.92 = 14,082.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,019.51/35,906.92 = 14,082.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,019.51x = 35,906.92 × 14,082.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,019.51x = 505,671,338.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,671,338.84/26,019.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,434.32

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