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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,023.03, 35,911.80 and 14,086.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,023.03, 35,911.80 and 14,086.47 is: 19,439.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,023.03 : 35,911.80 = 14,086.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,023.03/35,911.80 = 14,086.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,023.03x = 35,911.80 × 14,086.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,023.03x = 505,870,358.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,870,358.68/26,023.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,439.33

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