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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,014.88, 35,900.55 and 14,078.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,014.88, 35,900.55 and 14,078.18 is: 19,427.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,014.88 : 35,900.55 = 14,078.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,014.88/35,900.55 = 14,078.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,014.88x = 35,900.55 × 14,078.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,014.88x = 505,414,494.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,414,494.75/26,014.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,427.90

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