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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,032.17, 35,924.34 and 14,095.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,032.17, 35,924.34 and 14,095.50 is: 19,451.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,032.17 : 35,924.34 = 14,095.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,032.17/35,924.34 = 14,095.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,032.17x = 35,924.34 × 14,095.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,032.17x = 506,371,534.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,371,534.47/26,032.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,451.76

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