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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,086.83, 35,998.85 and 14,149.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,086.83, 35,998.85 and 14,149.77 is: 19,526.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,086.83 : 35,998.85 = 14,149.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,086.83/35,998.85 = 14,149.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,086.83x = 35,998.85 × 14,149.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,086.83x = 509,375,483.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,375,483.14/26,086.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,526.15

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