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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,012.73, 35,897.31 and 14,075.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,012.73, 35,897.31 and 14,075.85 is: 19,424.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,012.73 : 35,897.31 = 14,075.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,012.73/35,897.31 = 14,075.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,012.73x = 35,897.31 × 14,075.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,012.73x = 505,285,150.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,285,150.96/26,012.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,424.53

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