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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,014.73, 35,900.05 and 14,077.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,014.73, 35,900.05 and 14,077.80 is: 19,427.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,014.73 : 35,900.05 = 14,077.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,014.73/35,900.05 = 14,077.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,014.73x = 35,900.05 × 14,077.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,014.73x = 505,393,723.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,393,723.89/26,014.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,427.21

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