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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,027.62, 35,918.12 and 14,090.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,027.62, 35,918.12 and 14,090.95 is: 19,445.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,027.62 : 35,918.12 = 14,090.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,027.62/35,918.12 = 14,090.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,027.62x = 35,918.12 × 14,090.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,027.62x = 506,120,442.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,120,442.81/26,027.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,445.52

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