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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,031.78, 35,923.90 and 14,095.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,031.78, 35,923.90 and 14,095.22 is: 19,451.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,031.78 : 35,923.90 = 14,095.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,031.78/35,923.90 = 14,095.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,031.78x = 35,923.90 × 14,095.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,031.78x = 506,355,273.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,355,273.76/26,031.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,451.43

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