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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,029.63, 35,920.85 and 14,092.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,029.63, 35,920.85 and 14,092.97 is: 19,448.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,029.63 : 35,920.85 = 14,092.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,029.63/35,920.85 = 14,092.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,029.63x = 35,920.85 × 14,092.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,029.63x = 506,231,211.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,231,211.36/26,029.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,448.27

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