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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,021.91, 35,910.24 and 14,085.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,021.91, 35,910.24 and 14,085.35 is: 19,437.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,021.91 : 35,910.24 = 14,085.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,021.91/35,910.24 = 14,085.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,021.91x = 35,910.24 × 14,085.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,021.91x = 505,808,119.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,808,119.43/26,021.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,437.78

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