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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,024.23, 35,913.43 and 14,087.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,024.23, 35,913.43 and 14,087.67 is: 19,440.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,024.23 : 35,913.43 = 14,087.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,024.23/35,913.43 = 14,087.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,024.23x = 35,913.43 × 14,087.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,024.23x = 505,936,550.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,936,550.41/26,024.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,440.98

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