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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,011.48, 35,896.13 and 14,075.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,011.48, 35,896.13 and 14,075.05 is: 19,423.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,011.48 : 35,896.13 = 14,075.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,011.48/35,896.13 = 14,075.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,011.48x = 35,896.13 × 14,075.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,011.48x = 505,239,824.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,239,824.56/26,011.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,423.72

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