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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,021.56, 35,909.76 and 14,084.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,021.56, 35,909.76 and 14,084.92 is: 19,437.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,021.56 : 35,909.76 = 14,084.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,021.56/35,909.76 = 14,084.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,021.56x = 35,909.76 × 14,084.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,021.56x = 505,786,096.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,786,096.82/26,021.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,437.19

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