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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,085.63, 35,998.13 and 14,148.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,085.63, 35,998.13 and 14,148.95 is: 19,525.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,085.63 : 35,998.13 = 14,148.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,085.63/35,998.13 = 14,148.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,085.63x = 35,998.13 × 14,148.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,085.63x = 509,335,866.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,335,866.83/26,085.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,525.53

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