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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,032.59, 35,924.92 and 14,096.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,032.59, 35,924.92 and 14,096.03 is: 19,452.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,032.59 : 35,924.92 = 14,096.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,032.59/35,924.92 = 14,096.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,032.59x = 35,924.92 × 14,096.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,032.59x = 506,398,535.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,398,535.20/26,032.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,452.48

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