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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,008.97, 35,892.68 and 14,072.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,008.97, 35,892.68 and 14,072.54 is: 19,420.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,008.97 : 35,892.68 = 14,072.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,008.97/35,892.68 = 14,072.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,008.97x = 35,892.68 × 14,072.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,008.97x = 505,101,194.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,101,194.38/26,008.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,420.27

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