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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,074.67, 35,983.01 and 14,137.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,074.67, 35,983.01 and 14,137.98 is: 19,510.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,074.67 : 35,983.01 = 14,137.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,074.67/35,983.01 = 14,137.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,074.67x = 35,983.01 × 14,137.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,074.67x = 508,727,139.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,727,139.97/26,074.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,510.40

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