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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,026.14, 35,916.18 and 14,089.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,026.14, 35,916.18 and 14,089.47 is: 19,443.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,026.14 : 35,916.18 = 14,089.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,026.14/35,916.18 = 14,089.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,026.14x = 35,916.18 × 14,089.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,026.14x = 506,040,175.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,040,175.03/26,026.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,443.54

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