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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,076.72, 35,985.70 and 14,140.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,076.72, 35,985.70 and 14,140.09 is: 19,513.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,076.72 : 35,985.70 = 14,140.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,076.72/35,985.70 = 14,140.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,076.72x = 35,985.70 × 14,140.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,076.72x = 508,841,036.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,841,036.71/26,076.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,513.23

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