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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,010.78, 35,894.62 and 14,073.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,010.78, 35,894.62 and 14,073.86 is: 19,421.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,010.78 : 35,894.62 = 14,073.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,010.78/35,894.62 = 14,073.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,010.78x = 35,894.62 × 14,073.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,010.78x = 505,175,677.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,175,677.16/26,010.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,421.78

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