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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,026.74, 35,916.89 and 14,090.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,026.74, 35,916.89 and 14,090.07 is: 19,444.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,026.74 : 35,916.89 = 14,090.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,026.74/35,916.89 = 14,090.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,026.74x = 35,916.89 × 14,090.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,026.74x = 506,071,494.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,071,494.28/26,026.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,444.29

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