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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,011.91, 35,896.28 and 14,075.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,011.91, 35,896.28 and 14,075.15 is: 19,423.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,011.91 : 35,896.28 = 14,075.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,011.91/35,896.28 = 14,075.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,011.91x = 35,896.28 × 14,075.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,011.91x = 505,245,275.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,245,275.58/26,011.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,423.62

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