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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,024.81, 35,913.99 and 14,087.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,024.81, 35,913.99 and 14,087.84 is: 19,441.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,024.81 : 35,913.99 = 14,087.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,024.81/35,913.99 = 14,087.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,024.81x = 35,913.99 × 14,087.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,024.81x = 505,950,455.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,950,455.10/26,024.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,441.08

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