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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,070.48, 35,977.10 and 14,133.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,070.48, 35,977.10 and 14,133.78 is: 19,504.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,070.48 : 35,977.10 = 14,133.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,070.48/35,977.10 = 14,133.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,070.48x = 35,977.10 × 14,133.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,070.48x = 508,492,345.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,492,345.77/26,070.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,504.53

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