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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,013.72, 35,898.66 and 14,076.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,013.72, 35,898.66 and 14,076.80 is: 19,425.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,013.72 : 35,898.66 = 14,076.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,013.72/35,898.66 = 14,076.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,013.72x = 35,898.66 × 14,076.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,013.72x = 505,338,257.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,338,257.09/26,013.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,425.84

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