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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,008.35, 35,891.64 and 14,071.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,008.35, 35,891.64 and 14,071.74 is: 19,419.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,008.35 : 35,891.64 = 14,071.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,008.35/35,891.64 = 14,071.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,008.35x = 35,891.64 × 14,071.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,008.35x = 505,057,826.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,057,826.25/26,008.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,419.06

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