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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,010.91, 35,894.80 and 14,073.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,010.91, 35,894.80 and 14,073.98 is: 19,421.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,010.91 : 35,894.80 = 14,073.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,010.91/35,894.80 = 14,073.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,010.91x = 35,894.80 × 14,073.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,010.91x = 505,182,626.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,182,626.93/26,010.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,421.96

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