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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,012.67, 35,897.37 and 14,076.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,012.67, 35,897.37 and 14,076.20 is: 19,425.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,012.67 : 35,897.37 = 14,076.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,012.67/35,897.37 = 14,076.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,012.67x = 35,897.37 × 14,076.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,012.67x = 505,298,559.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,298,559.59/26,012.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,425.09

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