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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,011.73, 35,895.92 and 14,074.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,011.73, 35,895.92 and 14,074.80 is: 19,423.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,011.73 : 35,895.92 = 14,074.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,011.73/35,895.92 = 14,074.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,011.73x = 35,895.92 × 14,074.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,011.73x = 505,227,824.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,227,824.44/26,011.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,423.08

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