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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,035.13, 35,928.51 and 14,098.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,035.13, 35,928.51 and 14,098.48 is: 19,455.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,035.13 : 35,928.51 = 14,098.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,035.13/35,928.51 = 14,098.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,035.13x = 35,928.51 × 14,098.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,035.13x = 506,537,379.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,537,379.66/26,035.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,455.92

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