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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,023.59, 35,912.66 and 14,086.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,023.59, 35,912.66 and 14,086.92 is: 19,440.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,023.59 : 35,912.66 = 14,086.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,023.59/35,912.66 = 14,086.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,023.59x = 35,912.66 × 14,086.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,023.59x = 505,898,768.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,898,768.41/26,023.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,440.01

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