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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,033.82, 35,926.84 and 14,097.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,033.82, 35,926.84 and 14,097.25 is: 19,454.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,033.82 : 35,926.84 = 14,097.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,033.82/35,926.84 = 14,097.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,033.82x = 35,926.84 × 14,097.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,033.82x = 506,469,645.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,469,645.19/26,033.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,454.30

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