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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,031.80, 35,923.90 and 14,095.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,031.80, 35,923.90 and 14,095.15 is: 19,451.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,031.80 : 35,923.90 = 14,095.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,031.80/35,923.90 = 14,095.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,031.80x = 35,923.90 × 14,095.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,031.80x = 506,352,579.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,352,579.47/26,031.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,451.31

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