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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,086.59, 35,999.70 and 14,149.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,086.59, 35,999.70 and 14,149.98 is: 19,527.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,086.59 : 35,999.70 = 14,149.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,086.59/35,999.70 = 14,149.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,086.59x = 35,999.70 × 14,149.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,086.59x = 509,395,035.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,395,035.01/26,086.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,527.08

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