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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,082.71, 35,993.16 and 14,145.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,082.71, 35,993.16 and 14,145.64 is: 19,520.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,082.71 : 35,993.16 = 14,145.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,082.71/35,993.16 = 14,145.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,082.71x = 35,993.16 × 14,145.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,082.71x = 509,146,193.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,146,193.84/26,082.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,520.45

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