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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,086.71, 35,998.68 and 14,149.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,086.71, 35,998.68 and 14,149.65 is: 19,525.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,086.71 : 35,998.68 = 14,149.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,086.71/35,998.68 = 14,149.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,086.71x = 35,998.68 × 14,149.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,086.71x = 509,368,542.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,368,542.47/26,086.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,525.98

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