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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,008.68, 35,891.94 and 14,071.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,008.68, 35,891.94 and 14,071.98 is: 19,419.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,008.68 : 35,891.94 = 14,071.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,008.68/35,891.94 = 14,071.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,008.68x = 35,891.94 × 14,071.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,008.68x = 505,070,661.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,070,661.84/26,008.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,419.31

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