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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,026.32, 35,916.16 and 14,089.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,026.32, 35,916.16 and 14,089.57 is: 19,443.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,026.32 : 35,916.16 = 14,089.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,026.32/35,916.16 = 14,089.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,026.32x = 35,916.16 × 14,089.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,026.32x = 506,043,250.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,043,250.45/26,026.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,443.52

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