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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,023.09, 35,911.80 and 14,086.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,023.09, 35,911.80 and 14,086.41 is: 19,439.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,023.09 : 35,911.80 = 14,086.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,023.09/35,911.80 = 14,086.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,023.09x = 35,911.80 × 14,086.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,023.09x = 505,868,338.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,868,338.64/26,023.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,439.21

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