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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,028.92, 35,919.90 and 14,092.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,028.92, 35,919.90 and 14,092.36 is: 19,447.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,028.92 : 35,919.90 = 14,092.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,028.92/35,919.90 = 14,092.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,028.92x = 35,919.90 × 14,092.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,028.92x = 506,196,161.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,196,161.96/26,028.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,447.45

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