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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,024.71, 35,914.35 and 14,088.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,024.71, 35,914.35 and 14,088.28 is: 19,441.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,024.71 : 35,914.35 = 14,088.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,024.71/35,914.35 = 14,088.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,024.71x = 35,914.35 × 14,088.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,024.71x = 505,971,418.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,971,418.82/26,024.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,441.96

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