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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,027.84, 35,918.40 and 14,091.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,027.84, 35,918.40 and 14,091.17 is: 19,445.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,027.84 : 35,918.40 = 14,091.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,027.84/35,918.40 = 14,091.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,027.84x = 35,918.40 × 14,091.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,027.84x = 506,132,280.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,132,280.53/26,027.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,445.80

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