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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,009.97, 35,893.50 and 14,073.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,009.97, 35,893.50 and 14,073.05 is: 19,420.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,009.97 : 35,893.50 = 14,073.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,009.97/35,893.50 = 14,073.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,009.97x = 35,893.50 × 14,073.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,009.97x = 505,130,840.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,130,840.71/26,009.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,420.66

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