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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,035.31, 35,928.67 and 14,098.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,035.31, 35,928.67 and 14,098.61 is: 19,456.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,035.31 : 35,928.67 = 14,098.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,035.31/35,928.67 = 14,098.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,035.31x = 35,928.67 × 14,098.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,035.31x = 506,544,224.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,544,224.71/26,035.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,456.05

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