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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,079.39, 35,989.23 and 14,594.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,079.39, 35,989.23 and 14,594.13 is: 20,139.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,079.39 : 35,989.23 = 14,594.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,079.39/35,989.23 = 14,594.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,079.39x = 35,989.23 × 14,594.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,079.39x = 525,231,501.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,231,501.22/26,079.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,139.72

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