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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,014.94, 35,900.36 and 14,078.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,014.94, 35,900.36 and 14,078.03 is: 19,427.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,014.94 : 35,900.36 = 14,078.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,014.94/35,900.36 = 14,078.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,014.94x = 35,900.36 × 14,078.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,014.94x = 505,406,345.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,406,345.09/26,014.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,427.55

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