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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,082.48, 35,993.62 and 14,145.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,082.48, 35,993.62 and 14,145.84 is: 19,521.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,082.48 : 35,993.62 = 14,145.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,082.48/35,993.62 = 14,145.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,082.48x = 35,993.62 × 14,145.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,082.48x = 509,159,989.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,159,989.54/26,082.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,521.15

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