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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,009.64, 35,893.11 and 14,072.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,009.64, 35,893.11 and 14,072.94 is: 19,420.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,009.64 : 35,893.11 = 14,072.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,009.64/35,893.11 = 14,072.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,009.64x = 35,893.11 × 14,072.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,009.64x = 505,121,583.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,121,583.44/26,009.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,420.55

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