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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,022.86, 35,911.53 and 14,086.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,022.86, 35,911.53 and 14,086.29 is: 19,439.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,022.86 : 35,911.53 = 14,086.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,022.86/35,911.53 = 14,086.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,022.86x = 35,911.53 × 14,086.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,022.86x = 505,860,225.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,860,225.92/26,022.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,439.07

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