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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,023.91, 35,913 and 14,087.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,023.91, 35,913 and 14,087.35 is: 19,440.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,023.91 : 35,913 = 14,087.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,023.91/35,913 = 14,087.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,023.91x = 35,913 × 14,087.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,023.91x = 505,918,820.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,918,820.99/26,023.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,440.54

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