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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,013.46, 35,898.32 and 14,076.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,013.46, 35,898.32 and 14,076.54 is: 19,425.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,013.46 : 35,898.32 = 14,076.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,013.46/35,898.32 = 14,076.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,013.46x = 35,898.32 × 14,076.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,013.46x = 505,324,137.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,324,137.41/26,013.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,425.49

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