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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,030.10, 35,921.50 and 14,093.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,030.10, 35,921.50 and 14,093.44 is: 19,448.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,030.10 : 35,921.50 = 14,093.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,030.10/35,921.50 = 14,093.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,030.10x = 35,921.50 × 14,093.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,030.10x = 506,257,379.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,257,379.92/26,030.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,448.92

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