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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,026.56, 35,916.40 and 14,089.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,026.56, 35,916.40 and 14,089.59 is: 19,443.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,026.56 : 35,916.40 = 14,089.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,026.56/35,916.40 = 14,089.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,026.56x = 35,916.40 × 14,089.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,026.56x = 506,047,350.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,047,350.28/26,026.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,443.50

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