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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,012.52, 35,897.34 and 14,075.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,012.52, 35,897.34 and 14,075.99 is: 19,424.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,012.52 : 35,897.34 = 14,075.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,012.52/35,897.34 = 14,075.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,012.52x = 35,897.34 × 14,075.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,012.52x = 505,290,419.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,290,419.38/26,012.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,424.89

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