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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,011.52, 35,895.97 and 14,074.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,011.52, 35,895.97 and 14,074.99 is: 19,423.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,011.52 : 35,895.97 = 14,074.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,011.52/35,895.97 = 14,074.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,011.52x = 35,895.97 × 14,074.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,011.52x = 505,235,204.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,235,204.12/26,011.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,423.51

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