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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,015.25, 35,901.15 and 14,078.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,015.25, 35,901.15 and 14,078.58 is: 19,428.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,015.25 : 35,901.15 = 14,078.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,015.25/35,901.15 = 14,078.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,015.25x = 35,901.15 × 14,078.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,015.25x = 505,437,367.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,437,367.45/26,015.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,428.50

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