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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,021.41, 35,909.54 and 14,084.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,021.41, 35,909.54 and 14,084.84 is: 19,437.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,021.41 : 35,909.54 = 14,084.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,021.41/35,909.54 = 14,084.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,021.41x = 35,909.54 × 14,084.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,021.41x = 505,780,125.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,780,125.37/26,021.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,437.08

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