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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,082.38, 35,993.84 and 14,145.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,082.38, 35,993.84 and 14,145.69 is: 19,521.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,082.38 : 35,993.84 = 14,145.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,082.38/35,993.84 = 14,145.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,082.38x = 35,993.84 × 14,145.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,082.38x = 509,157,683.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,157,683.69/26,082.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,521.14

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