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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,013.17, 35,898.26 and 14,076.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,013.17, 35,898.26 and 14,076.50 is: 19,425.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,013.17 : 35,898.26 = 14,076.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,013.17/35,898.26 = 14,076.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,013.17x = 35,898.26 × 14,076.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,013.17x = 505,322,003.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,322,003.44/26,013.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,425.62

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