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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,027.55, 35,917.83 and 14,090.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,027.55, 35,917.83 and 14,090.61 is: 19,444.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,027.55 : 35,917.83 = 14,090.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,027.55/35,917.83 = 14,090.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,027.55x = 35,917.83 × 14,090.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,027.55x = 506,104,134.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,104,134.58/26,027.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,444.94

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