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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,014.39, 35,899.95 and 14,077.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,014.39, 35,899.95 and 14,077.72 is: 19,427.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,014.39 : 35,899.95 = 14,077.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,014.39/35,899.95 = 14,077.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,014.39x = 35,899.95 × 14,077.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,014.39x = 505,389,355.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,389,355.69/26,014.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,427.30

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