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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,013.28, 35,898.20 and 14,076.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,013.28, 35,898.20 and 14,076.60 is: 19,425.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,013.28 : 35,898.20 = 14,076.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,013.28/35,898.20 = 14,076.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,013.28x = 35,898.20 × 14,076.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,013.28x = 505,324,602.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,324,602.12/26,013.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,425.64

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