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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,086.72, 35,998.68 and 14,149.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,086.72, 35,998.68 and 14,149.64 is: 19,525.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,086.72 : 35,998.68 = 14,149.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,086.72/35,998.68 = 14,149.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,086.72x = 35,998.68 × 14,149.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,086.72x = 509,368,362.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,368,362.48/26,086.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,525.96

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