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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,033.56, 35,926.13 and 14,096.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,033.56, 35,926.13 and 14,096.62 is: 19,453.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,033.56 : 35,926.13 = 14,096.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,033.56/35,926.13 = 14,096.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,033.56x = 35,926.13 × 14,096.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,033.56x = 506,437,002.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,437,002.68/26,033.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,453.24

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