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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,009.72, 35,893.15 and 14,072.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,009.72, 35,893.15 and 14,072.79 is: 19,420.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,009.72 : 35,893.15 = 14,072.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,009.72/35,893.15 = 14,072.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,009.72x = 35,893.15 × 14,072.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,009.72x = 505,116,762.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,116,762.39/26,009.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,420.31

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