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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,024.02, 35,913.24 and 14,087.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,024.02, 35,913.24 and 14,087.50 is: 19,440.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,024.02 : 35,913.24 = 14,087.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,024.02/35,913.24 = 14,087.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,024.02x = 35,913.24 × 14,087.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,024.02x = 505,927,768.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,927,768.50/26,024.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,440.80

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