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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,015.38, 35,901.33 and 14,078.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,015.38, 35,901.33 and 14,078.71 is: 19,428.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,015.38 : 35,901.33 = 14,078.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,015.38/35,901.33 = 14,078.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,015.38x = 35,901.33 × 14,078.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,015.38x = 505,444,343.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,444,343.29/26,015.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,428.68

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