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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,033.81, 35,926.47 and 14,096.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,033.81, 35,926.47 and 14,096.97 is: 19,453.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,033.81 : 35,926.47 = 14,096.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,033.81/35,926.47 = 14,096.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,033.81x = 35,926.47 × 14,096.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,033.81x = 506,454,369.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,454,369.80/26,033.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,453.72

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