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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,034.52, 35,927.64 and 14,097.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,034.52, 35,927.64 and 14,097.86 is: 19,455.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,034.52 : 35,927.64 = 14,097.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,034.52/35,927.64 = 14,097.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,034.52x = 35,927.64 × 14,097.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,034.52x = 506,502,838.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,502,838.85/26,034.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,455.05

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