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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,023.68, 35,912.58 and 14,087.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,023.68, 35,912.58 and 14,087.22 is: 19,440.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,023.68 : 35,912.58 = 14,087.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,023.68/35,912.58 = 14,087.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,023.68x = 35,912.58 × 14,087.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,023.68x = 505,908,415.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,908,415.23/26,023.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,440.31

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