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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,009.73, 35,893.71 and 14,073.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,009.73, 35,893.71 and 14,073.30 is: 19,421.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,009.73 : 35,893.71 = 14,073.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,009.73/35,893.71 = 14,073.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,009.73x = 35,893.71 × 14,073.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,009.73x = 505,142,948.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,142,948.94/26,009.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,421.31

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