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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,035.81, 35,929.36 and 14,099.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,035.81, 35,929.36 and 14,099.11 is: 19,456.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,035.81 : 35,929.36 = 14,099.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,035.81/35,929.36 = 14,099.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,035.81x = 35,929.36 × 14,099.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,035.81x = 506,571,819.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,571,819.22/26,035.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,456.74

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