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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,011.82, 35,896.22 and 14,075.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,011.82, 35,896.22 and 14,075.11 is: 19,423.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,011.82 : 35,896.22 = 14,075.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,011.82/35,896.22 = 14,075.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,011.82x = 35,896.22 × 14,075.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,011.82x = 505,243,084.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,243,084.97/26,011.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,423.59

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