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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,026.49, 35,916.55 and 14,089.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,026.49, 35,916.55 and 14,089.82 is: 19,443.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,026.49 : 35,916.55 = 14,089.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,026.49/35,916.55 = 14,089.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,026.49x = 35,916.55 × 14,089.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,026.49x = 506,057,724.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,057,724.52/26,026.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,443.95

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