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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,009.47, 35,892.81 and 14,072.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,009.47, 35,892.81 and 14,072.54 is: 19,419.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,009.47 : 35,892.81 = 14,072.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,009.47/35,892.81 = 14,072.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,009.47x = 35,892.81 × 14,072.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,009.47x = 505,103,094.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,103,094.17/26,009.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,419.97

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