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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,036.09, 35,929.74 and 14,099.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,036.09, 35,929.74 and 14,099.42 is: 19,457.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,036.09 : 35,929.74 = 14,099.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,036.09/35,929.74 = 14,099.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,036.09x = 35,929.74 × 14,099.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,036.09x = 506,588,494.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,588,494.75/26,036.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,457.16

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