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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,083.20, 35,994.48 and 14,146.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,083.20, 35,994.48 and 14,146.20 is: 19,521.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,083.20 : 35,994.48 = 14,146.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,083.20/35,994.48 = 14,146.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,083.20x = 35,994.48 × 14,146.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,083.20x = 509,185,112.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,185,112.98/26,083.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,521.57

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