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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,072.05, 35,979.60 and 14,135.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,072.05, 35,979.60 and 14,135.57 is: 19,507.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,072.05 : 35,979.60 = 14,135.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,072.05/35,979.60 = 14,135.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,072.05x = 35,979.60 × 14,135.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,072.05x = 508,592,154.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,592,154.37/26,072.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,507.18

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