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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,009.99, 35,893.51 and 14,073.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,009.99, 35,893.51 and 14,073.06 is: 19,420.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,009.99 : 35,893.51 = 14,073.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,009.99/35,893.51 = 14,073.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,009.99x = 35,893.51 × 14,073.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,009.99x = 505,131,619.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,131,619.26/26,009.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,420.68

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