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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,024.78, 35,914.22 and 14,088.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,024.78, 35,914.22 and 14,088.22 is: 19,441.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,024.78 : 35,914.22 = 14,088.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,024.78/35,914.22 = 14,088.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,024.78x = 35,914.22 × 14,088.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,024.78x = 505,967,432.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,967,432.49/26,024.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,441.76

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