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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,013.54, 35,898.78 and 14,076.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,013.54, 35,898.78 and 14,076.88 is: 19,426.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,013.54 : 35,898.78 = 14,076.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,013.54/35,898.78 = 14,076.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,013.54x = 35,898.78 × 14,076.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,013.54x = 505,342,728.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,342,728.46/26,013.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,426.14

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