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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,073.72, 35,981.46 and 14,136.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,073.72, 35,981.46 and 14,136.84 is: 19,508.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,073.72 : 35,981.46 = 14,136.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,073.72/35,981.46 = 14,136.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,073.72x = 35,981.46 × 14,136.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,073.72x = 508,664,142.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,664,142.99/26,073.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,508.69

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