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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,010.32, 35,893.97 and 14,073.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,010.32, 35,893.97 and 14,073.39 is: 19,421.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,010.32 : 35,893.97 = 14,073.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,010.32/35,893.97 = 14,073.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,010.32x = 35,893.97 × 14,073.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,010.32x = 505,149,873.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,149,873.64/26,010.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,421.14

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