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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,026.08, 35,915.69 and 14,089.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,026.08, 35,915.69 and 14,089.16 is: 19,442.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,026.08 : 35,915.69 = 14,089.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,026.08/35,915.69 = 14,089.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,026.08x = 35,915.69 × 14,089.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,026.08x = 506,021,723.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,021,723.34/26,026.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,442.87

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