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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,023.55, 35,912.59 and 14,086.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,023.55, 35,912.59 and 14,086.88 is: 19,439.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,023.55 : 35,912.59 = 14,086.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,023.55/35,912.59 = 14,086.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,023.55x = 35,912.59 × 14,086.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,023.55x = 505,896,345.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,896,345.82/26,023.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,439.94

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