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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,082.34, 35,993.64 and 14,145.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,082.34, 35,993.64 and 14,145.62 is: 19,520.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,082.34 : 35,993.64 = 14,145.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,082.34/35,993.64 = 14,145.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,082.34x = 35,993.64 × 14,145.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,082.34x = 509,152,353.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,152,353.86/26,082.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,520.96

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