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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,035.79, 35,929.41 and 14,099.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,035.79, 35,929.41 and 14,099.14 is: 19,456.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,035.79 : 35,929.41 = 14,099.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,035.79/35,929.41 = 14,099.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,035.79x = 35,929.41 × 14,099.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,035.79x = 506,573,531.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,573,531.56/26,035.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,456.82

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