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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,007.81, 35,890.74 and 14,071.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,007.81, 35,890.74 and 14,071.12 is: 19,418.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,007.81 : 35,890.74 = 14,071.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,007.81/35,890.74 = 14,071.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,007.81x = 35,890.74 × 14,071.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,007.81x = 505,022,909.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,022,909.43/26,007.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,418.13

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