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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,035.58, 35,929.23 and 14,098.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,035.58, 35,929.23 and 14,098.97 is: 19,456.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,035.58 : 35,929.23 = 14,098.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,035.58/35,929.23 = 14,098.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,035.58x = 35,929.23 × 14,098.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,035.58x = 506,565,135.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,565,135.89/26,035.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,456.65

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