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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,032.55, 35,924.82 and 14,095.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,032.55, 35,924.82 and 14,095.91 is: 19,452.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,032.55 : 35,924.82 = 14,095.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,032.55/35,924.82 = 14,095.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,032.55x = 35,924.82 × 14,095.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,032.55x = 506,392,849.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,392,849.86/26,032.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,452.30

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