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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,022.79, 35,911.41 and 14,086.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,022.79, 35,911.41 and 14,086.11 is: 19,438.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,022.79 : 35,911.41 = 14,086.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,022.79/35,911.41 = 14,086.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,022.79x = 35,911.41 × 14,086.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,022.79x = 505,852,071.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,852,071.52/26,022.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,438.81

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