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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,023.86, 35,912.91 and 14,087.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,023.86, 35,912.91 and 14,087.29 is: 19,440.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,023.86 : 35,912.91 = 14,087.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,023.86/35,912.91 = 14,087.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,023.86x = 35,912.91 × 14,087.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,023.86x = 505,915,577.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,915,577.91/26,023.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,440.45

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