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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,026.54, 35,916.62 and 14,089.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,026.54, 35,916.62 and 14,089.87 is: 19,444.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,026.54 : 35,916.62 = 14,089.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,026.54/35,916.62 = 14,089.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,026.54x = 35,916.62 × 14,089.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,026.54x = 506,060,506.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,060,506.64/26,026.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,444.02

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