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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,023.56, 35,912.30 and 14,086.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,023.56, 35,912.30 and 14,086.62 is: 19,439.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,023.56 : 35,912.30 = 14,086.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,023.56/35,912.30 = 14,086.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,023.56x = 35,912.30 × 14,086.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,023.56x = 505,882,923.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,882,923.43/26,023.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,439.42

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