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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,026.23, 35,916.15 and 14,089.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,026.23, 35,916.15 and 14,089.56 is: 19,443.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,026.23 : 35,916.15 = 14,089.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,026.23/35,916.15 = 14,089.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,026.23x = 35,916.15 × 14,089.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,026.23x = 506,042,750.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,042,750.39/26,026.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,443.57

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