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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,030.55, 35,921.73 and 14,093.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,030.55, 35,921.73 and 14,093.79 is: 19,449.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,030.55 : 35,921.73 = 14,093.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,030.55/35,921.73 = 14,093.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,030.55x = 35,921.73 × 14,093.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,030.55x = 506,273,319.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,273,319.06/26,030.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,449.20

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