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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,011.35, 35,895.55 and 14,074.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,011.35, 35,895.55 and 14,074.90 is: 19,423.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,011.35 : 35,895.55 = 14,074.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,011.35/35,895.55 = 14,074.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,011.35x = 35,895.55 × 14,074.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,011.35x = 505,226,294.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,226,294.29/26,011.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,423.30

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