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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,027.91, 35,918.52 and 14,091.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,027.91, 35,918.52 and 14,091.33 is: 19,446.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,027.91 : 35,918.52 = 14,091.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,027.91/35,918.52 = 14,091.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,027.91x = 35,918.52 × 14,091.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,027.91x = 506,139,718.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,139,718.43/26,027.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,446.04

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