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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,032.52, 35,924.88 and 14,095.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,032.52, 35,924.88 and 14,095.86 is: 19,452.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,032.52 : 35,924.88 = 14,095.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,032.52/35,924.88 = 14,095.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,032.52x = 35,924.88 × 14,095.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,032.52x = 506,391,997.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,391,997.14/26,032.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,452.28

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