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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,008.14, 35,891.04 and 14,071.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,008.14, 35,891.04 and 14,071.44 is: 19,418.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,008.14 : 35,891.04 = 14,071.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,008.14/35,891.04 = 14,071.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,008.14x = 35,891.04 × 14,071.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,008.14x = 505,038,615.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,038,615.90/26,008.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,418.48

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