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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,021.59, 35,909.73 and 14,084.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,021.59, 35,909.73 and 14,084.83 is: 19,437.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,021.59 : 35,909.73 = 14,084.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,021.59/35,909.73 = 14,084.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,021.59x = 35,909.73 × 14,084.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,021.59x = 505,782,442.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,782,442.40/26,021.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,437.03

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