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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,031.55, 35,923.11 and 14,094.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,031.55, 35,923.11 and 14,094.79 is: 19,450.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,031.55 : 35,923.11 = 14,094.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,031.55/35,923.11 = 14,094.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,031.55x = 35,923.11 × 14,094.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,031.55x = 506,328,691.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,328,691.60/26,031.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,450.58

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