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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,033.76, 35,926.72 and 14,097.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,033.76, 35,926.72 and 14,097.12 is: 19,454.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,033.76 : 35,926.72 = 14,097.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,033.76/35,926.72 = 14,097.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,033.76x = 35,926.72 × 14,097.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,033.76x = 506,463,283.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,463,283.05/26,033.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,454.10

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