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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,012.78, 35,897.58 and 14,076.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,012.78, 35,897.58 and 14,076.11 is: 19,425.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,012.78 : 35,897.58 = 14,076.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,012.78/35,897.58 = 14,076.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,012.78x = 35,897.58 × 14,076.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,012.78x = 505,298,374.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,298,374.56/26,012.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,425.00

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