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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,036.14, 35,929.90 and 14,099.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,036.14, 35,929.90 and 14,099.49 is: 19,457.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,036.14 : 35,929.90 = 14,099.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,036.14/35,929.90 = 14,099.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,036.14x = 35,929.90 × 14,099.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,036.14x = 506,593,265.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,593,265.75/26,036.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,457.31

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