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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,083.95, 35,995.52 and 14,146.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,083.95, 35,995.52 and 14,146.95 is: 19,522.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,083.95 : 35,995.52 = 14,146.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,083.95/35,995.52 = 14,146.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,083.95x = 35,995.52 × 14,146.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,083.95x = 509,226,750.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,226,750.93/26,083.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,522.61

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