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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,030.43, 35,921.82 and 14,093.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,030.43, 35,921.82 and 14,093.74 is: 19,449.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,030.43 : 35,921.82 = 14,093.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,030.43/35,921.82 = 14,093.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,030.43x = 35,921.82 × 14,093.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,030.43x = 506,272,889.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,272,889.16/26,030.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,449.27

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