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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,033.95, 35,926.87 and 14,097.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,033.95, 35,926.87 and 14,097.30 is: 19,454.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,033.95 : 35,926.87 = 14,097.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,033.95/35,926.87 = 14,097.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,033.95x = 35,926.87 × 14,097.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,033.95x = 506,471,864.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,471,864.45/26,033.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,454.29

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