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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,082.69, 35,994.06 and 14,145.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,082.69, 35,994.06 and 14,145.99 is: 19,521.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,082.69 : 35,994.06 = 14,145.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,082.69/35,994.06 = 14,145.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,082.69x = 35,994.06 × 14,145.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,082.69x = 509,171,612.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,171,612.82/26,082.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,521.44

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