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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,023.71, 35,912.97 and 14,087.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,023.71, 35,912.97 and 14,087.28 is: 19,440.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,023.71 : 35,912.97 = 14,087.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,023.71/35,912.97 = 14,087.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,023.71x = 35,912.97 × 14,087.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,023.71x = 505,916,064.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,916,064.02/26,023.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,440.58

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