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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,023.62, 35,912.37 and 14,086.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,023.62, 35,912.37 and 14,086.86 is: 19,439.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,023.62 : 35,912.37 = 14,086.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,023.62/35,912.37 = 14,086.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,023.62x = 35,912.37 × 14,086.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,023.62x = 505,892,528.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,892,528.46/26,023.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,439.74

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