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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,013.91, 35,899.13 and 14,077.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,013.91, 35,899.13 and 14,077.24 is: 19,426.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,013.91 : 35,899.13 = 14,077.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,013.91/35,899.13 = 14,077.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,013.91x = 35,899.13 × 14,077.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,013.91x = 505,360,668.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,360,668.80/26,013.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,426.56

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