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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,083.38, 35,995.05 and 14,146.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,083.38, 35,995.05 and 14,146.79 is: 19,522.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,083.38 : 35,995.05 = 14,146.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,083.38/35,995.05 = 14,146.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,083.38x = 35,995.05 × 14,146.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,083.38x = 509,214,537.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,214,537.12/26,083.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,522.57

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