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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,012.82, 35,897.59 and 14,076.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,012.82, 35,897.59 and 14,076.11 is: 19,424.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,012.82 : 35,897.59 = 14,076.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,012.82/35,897.59 = 14,076.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,012.82x = 35,897.59 × 14,076.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,012.82x = 505,298,425.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,298,425.57/26,012.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,424.98

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