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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,010.12, 35,893.72 and 14,073.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,010.12, 35,893.72 and 14,073.20 is: 19,420.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,010.12 : 35,893.72 = 14,073.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,010.12/35,893.72 = 14,073.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,010.12x = 35,893.72 × 14,073.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,010.12x = 505,139,393.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,139,393.87/26,010.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,420.88

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