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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,033.86, 35,926.89 and 14,097.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,033.86, 35,926.89 and 14,097.19 is: 19,454.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,033.86 : 35,926.89 = 14,097.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,033.86/35,926.89 = 14,097.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,033.86x = 35,926.89 × 14,097.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,033.86x = 506,468,349.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,468,349.98/26,033.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,454.22

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