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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,031.63, 35,923.68 and 14,094.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,031.63, 35,923.68 and 14,094.98 is: 19,451.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,031.63 : 35,923.68 = 14,094.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,031.63/35,923.68 = 14,094.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,031.63x = 35,923.68 × 14,094.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,031.63x = 506,343,371.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,343,371.51/26,031.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,451.08

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