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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,008.72, 35,891.78 and 14,071.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,008.72, 35,891.78 and 14,071.79 is: 19,418.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,008.72 : 35,891.78 = 14,071.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,008.72/35,891.78 = 14,071.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,008.72x = 35,891.78 × 14,071.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,008.72x = 505,061,610.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,061,610.26/26,008.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,418.94

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