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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,014.52, 35,900.10 and 14,077.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,014.52, 35,900.10 and 14,077.99 is: 19,427.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,014.52 : 35,900.10 = 14,077.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,014.52/35,900.10 = 14,077.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,014.52x = 35,900.10 × 14,077.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,014.52x = 505,401,248.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,401,248.80/26,014.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,427.66

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