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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,036.69, 35,930.44 and 14,099.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,036.69, 35,930.44 and 14,099.75 is: 19,457.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,036.69 : 35,930.44 = 14,099.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,036.69/35,930.44 = 14,099.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,036.69x = 35,930.44 × 14,099.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,036.69x = 506,610,006.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,610,006.49/26,036.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,457.55

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