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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,010.28, 35,893.93 and 14,073.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,010.28, 35,893.93 and 14,073.36 is: 19,421.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,010.28 : 35,893.93 = 14,073.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,010.28/35,893.93 = 14,073.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,010.28x = 35,893.93 × 14,073.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,010.28x = 505,148,036.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,148,036.83/26,010.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,421.09

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