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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,015.27, 35,901.08 and 14,078.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,015.27, 35,901.08 and 14,078.57 is: 19,428.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,015.27 : 35,901.08 = 14,078.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,015.27/35,901.08 = 14,078.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,015.27x = 35,901.08 × 14,078.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,015.27x = 505,435,617.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,435,617.96/26,015.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,428.42

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