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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,010.72, 35,894.53 and 14,073.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,010.72, 35,894.53 and 14,073.79 is: 19,421.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,010.72 : 35,894.53 = 14,073.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,010.72/35,894.53 = 14,073.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,010.72x = 35,894.53 × 14,073.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,010.72x = 505,172,077.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,172,077.37/26,010.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,421.69

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