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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,075.68, 35,984.12 and 14,138.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,075.68, 35,984.12 and 14,138.88 is: 19,511.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,075.68 : 35,984.12 = 14,138.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,075.68/35,984.12 = 14,138.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,075.68x = 35,984.12 × 14,138.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,075.68x = 508,775,154.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,775,154.59/26,075.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,511.48

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