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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,021.88, 35,910.28 and 14,085.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,021.88, 35,910.28 and 14,085.36 is: 19,437.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,021.88 : 35,910.28 = 14,085.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,021.88/35,910.28 = 14,085.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,021.88x = 35,910.28 × 14,085.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,021.88x = 505,809,221.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,809,221.50/26,021.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,437.84

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