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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,021.90, 35,910.28 and 14,085.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,021.90, 35,910.28 and 14,085.34 is: 19,437.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,021.90 : 35,910.28 = 14,085.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,021.90/35,910.28 = 14,085.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,021.90x = 35,910.28 × 14,085.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,021.90x = 505,808,503.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,808,503.30/26,021.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,437.80

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