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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,011.02, 35,895.28 and 14,074.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,011.02, 35,895.28 and 14,074.48 is: 19,422.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,011.02 : 35,895.28 = 14,074.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,011.02/35,895.28 = 14,074.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,011.02x = 35,895.28 × 14,074.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,011.02x = 505,207,497.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,207,497.90/26,011.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,422.82

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