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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,024.36, 35,913.80 and 14,087.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,024.36, 35,913.80 and 14,087.73 is: 19,441.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,024.36 : 35,913.80 = 14,087.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,024.36/35,913.80 = 14,087.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,024.36x = 35,913.80 × 14,087.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,024.36x = 505,943,847.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,943,847.24/26,024.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,441.17

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