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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,013.42, 35,898.53 and 14,076.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,013.42, 35,898.53 and 14,076.72 is: 19,425.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,013.42 : 35,898.53 = 14,076.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,013.42/35,898.53 = 14,076.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,013.42x = 35,898.53 × 14,076.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,013.42x = 505,333,484.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,333,484.84/26,013.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,425.88

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