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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,009.78, 35,893.49 and 14,073.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,009.78, 35,893.49 and 14,073.12 is: 19,420.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,009.78 : 35,893.49 = 14,073.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,009.78/35,893.49 = 14,073.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,009.78x = 35,893.49 × 14,073.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,009.78x = 505,133,321.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,133,321.62/26,009.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,420.90

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