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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,086.98, 35,999.84 and 14,150.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,086.98, 35,999.84 and 14,150.33 is: 19,527.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,086.98 : 35,999.84 = 14,150.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,086.98/35,999.84 = 14,150.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,086.98x = 35,999.84 × 14,150.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,086.98x = 509,409,606.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,409,606.32/26,086.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,527.35

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