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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,031.71, 35,923.70 and 14,095.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,031.71, 35,923.70 and 14,095.05 is: 19,451.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,031.71 : 35,923.70 = 14,095.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,031.71/35,923.70 = 14,095.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,031.71x = 35,923.70 × 14,095.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,031.71x = 506,346,248.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,346,248.21/26,031.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,451.13

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