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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,035.78, 35,929.54 and 14,099.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,035.78, 35,929.54 and 14,099.22 is: 19,457.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,035.78 : 35,929.54 = 14,099.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,035.78/35,929.54 = 14,099.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,035.78x = 35,929.54 × 14,099.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,035.78x = 506,578,488.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,578,488.96/26,035.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,457.01

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