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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,019.68, 35,906.96 and 14,082.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,019.68, 35,906.96 and 14,082.92 is: 19,434.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,019.68 : 35,906.96 = 14,082.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,019.68/35,906.96 = 14,082.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,019.68x = 35,906.96 × 14,082.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,019.68x = 505,674,845.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,674,845.12/26,019.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,434.32

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