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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,026.80, 35,916.56 and 14,090.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,026.80, 35,916.56 and 14,090.04 is: 19,444.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,026.80 : 35,916.56 = 14,090.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,026.80/35,916.56 = 14,090.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,026.80x = 35,916.56 × 14,090.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,026.80x = 506,065,696.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,065,696.61/26,026.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,444.02

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