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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,012.81, 35,897.77 and 14,076.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,012.81, 35,897.77 and 14,076.14 is: 19,425.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,012.81 : 35,897.77 = 14,076.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,012.81/35,897.77 = 14,076.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,012.81x = 35,897.77 × 14,076.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,012.81x = 505,302,113.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,302,113.05/26,012.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,425.13

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