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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,008.01, 35,891.06 and 14,071.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,008.01, 35,891.06 and 14,071.31 is: 19,418.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,008.01 : 35,891.06 = 14,071.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,008.01/35,891.06 = 14,071.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,008.01x = 35,891.06 × 14,071.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,008.01x = 505,034,231.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,034,231.49/26,008.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,418.41

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