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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,070.93, 35,977.77 and 14,134.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,070.93, 35,977.77 and 14,134.23 is: 19,505.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,070.93 : 35,977.77 = 14,134.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,070.93/35,977.77 = 14,134.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,070.93x = 35,977.77 × 14,134.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,070.93x = 508,518,076.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,518,076.07/26,070.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,505.18

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