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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,023.46, 35,912.07 and 14,086.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,023.46, 35,912.07 and 14,086.53 is: 19,439.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,023.46 : 35,912.07 = 14,086.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,023.46/35,912.07 = 14,086.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,023.46x = 35,912.07 × 14,086.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,023.46x = 505,876,451.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,876,451.42/26,023.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,439.25

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