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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,033.65, 35,926.38 and 14,096.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,033.65, 35,926.38 and 14,096.98 is: 19,453.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,033.65 : 35,926.38 = 14,096.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,033.65/35,926.38 = 14,096.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,033.65x = 35,926.38 × 14,096.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,033.65x = 506,453,460.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,453,460.33/26,033.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,453.80

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