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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,082.83, 35,994.36 and 14,146.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,082.83, 35,994.36 and 14,146.18 is: 19,521.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,082.83 : 35,994.36 = 14,146.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,082.83/35,994.36 = 14,146.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,082.83x = 35,994.36 × 14,146.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,082.83x = 509,182,624.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,182,624.81/26,082.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,521.75

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