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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,011.02, 35,895.46 and 14,074.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,011.02, 35,895.46 and 14,074.58 is: 19,423.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,011.02 : 35,895.46 = 14,074.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,011.02/35,895.46 = 14,074.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,011.02x = 35,895.46 × 14,074.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,011.02x = 505,213,523.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,213,523.41/26,011.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,423.06

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