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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,079.52, 35,989.44 and 14,142.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,079.52, 35,989.44 and 14,142.64 is: 19,516.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,079.52 : 35,989.44 = 14,142.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,079.52/35,989.44 = 14,142.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,079.52x = 35,989.44 × 14,142.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,079.52x = 508,985,693.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,985,693.72/26,079.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,516.68

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