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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,033.52, 35,926.26 and 14,096.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,033.52, 35,926.26 and 14,096.86 is: 19,453.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,033.52 : 35,926.26 = 14,096.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,033.52/35,926.26 = 14,096.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,033.52x = 35,926.26 × 14,096.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,033.52x = 506,447,457.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,447,457.54/26,033.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,453.67

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