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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,011.42, 35,895.77 and 14,074.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,011.42, 35,895.77 and 14,074.72 is: 19,423.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,011.42 : 35,895.77 = 14,074.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,011.42/35,895.77 = 14,074.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,011.42x = 35,895.77 × 14,074.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,011.42x = 505,222,911.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,222,911.93/26,011.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,423.12

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