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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,022.96, 35,911.49 and 14,086.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,022.96, 35,911.49 and 14,086.44 is: 19,439.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,022.96 : 35,911.49 = 14,086.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,022.96/35,911.49 = 14,086.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,022.96x = 35,911.49 × 14,086.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,022.96x = 505,864,978.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,864,978.76/26,022.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,439.18

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