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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,010.96, 35,895.02 and 14,074.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,010.96, 35,895.02 and 14,074.31 is: 19,422.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,010.96 : 35,895.02 = 14,074.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,010.96/35,895.02 = 14,074.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,010.96x = 35,895.02 × 14,074.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,010.96x = 505,197,389.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,197,389.09/26,010.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,422.48

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