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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,009.55, 35,893.11 and 14,072.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,009.55, 35,893.11 and 14,072.88 is: 19,420.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,009.55 : 35,893.11 = 14,072.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,009.55/35,893.11 = 14,072.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,009.55x = 35,893.11 × 14,072.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,009.55x = 505,119,429.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,119,429.86/26,009.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,420.54

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