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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,023.61, 35,912.66 and 14,087.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,023.61, 35,912.66 and 14,087.05 is: 19,440.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,023.61 : 35,912.66 = 14,087.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,023.61/35,912.66 = 14,087.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,023.61x = 35,912.66 × 14,087.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,023.61x = 505,903,437.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,903,437.05/26,023.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,440.17

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