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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,023.67, 35,912.66 and 14,087.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,023.67, 35,912.66 and 14,087.10 is: 19,440.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,023.67 : 35,912.66 = 14,087.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,023.67/35,912.66 = 14,087.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,023.67x = 35,912.66 × 14,087.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,023.67x = 505,905,232.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,905,232.69/26,023.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,440.20

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