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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,009.69, 35,893.11 and 14,072.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,009.69, 35,893.11 and 14,072.76 is: 19,420.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,009.69 : 35,893.11 = 14,072.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,009.69/35,893.11 = 14,072.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,009.69x = 35,893.11 × 14,072.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,009.69x = 505,115,185.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,115,185.14/26,009.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,420.27

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