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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,014.89, 35,900.61 and 14,078.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,014.89, 35,900.61 and 14,078.34 is: 19,428.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,014.89 : 35,900.61 = 14,078.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,014.89/35,900.61 = 14,078.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,014.89x = 35,900.61 × 14,078.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,014.89x = 505,420,993.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,420,993.79/26,014.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,428.14

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