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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,014.78, 35,900.49 and 14,078.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,014.78, 35,900.49 and 14,078.12 is: 19,427.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,014.78 : 35,900.49 = 14,078.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,014.78/35,900.49 = 14,078.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,014.78x = 35,900.49 × 14,078.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,014.78x = 505,411,173.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,411,173.98/26,014.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,427.85

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