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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,035.89, 35,929.56 and 14,099.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,035.89, 35,929.56 and 14,099.24 is: 19,456.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,035.89 : 35,929.56 = 14,099.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,035.89/35,929.56 = 14,099.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,035.89x = 35,929.56 × 14,099.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,035.89x = 506,579,419.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,579,419.04/26,035.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,456.97

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