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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,021.71, 35,910.21 and 14,085.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,021.71, 35,910.21 and 14,085.28 is: 19,437.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,021.71 : 35,910.21 = 14,085.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,021.71/35,910.21 = 14,085.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,021.71x = 35,910.21 × 14,085.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,021.71x = 505,805,362.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,805,362.71/26,021.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,437.82

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