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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,009.46, 35,892.95 and 14,072.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,009.46, 35,892.95 and 14,072.81 is: 19,420.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,009.46 : 35,892.95 = 14,072.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,009.46/35,892.95 = 14,072.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,009.46x = 35,892.95 × 14,072.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,009.46x = 505,114,415.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,114,415.86/26,009.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,420.41

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