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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,010.41, 35,894.10 and 14,073.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,010.41, 35,894.10 and 14,073.48 is: 19,421.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,010.41 : 35,894.10 = 14,073.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,010.41/35,894.10 = 14,073.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,010.41x = 35,894.10 × 14,073.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,010.41x = 505,154,951.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,154,951.24/26,010.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,421.26

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