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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,026.46, 35,916.21 and 14,089.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,026.46, 35,916.21 and 14,089.53 is: 19,443.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,026.46 : 35,916.21 = 14,089.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,026.46/35,916.21 = 14,089.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,026.46x = 35,916.21 × 14,089.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,026.46x = 506,042,518.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,042,518.28/26,026.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,443.39

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