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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,035.64, 35,929.21 and 14,098.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,035.64, 35,929.21 and 14,098.99 is: 19,456.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,035.64 : 35,929.21 = 14,098.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,035.64/35,929.21 = 14,098.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,035.64x = 35,929.21 × 14,098.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,035.64x = 506,565,572.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,565,572.50/26,035.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,456.62

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