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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,015.45, 35,901.58 and 14,079.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,015.45, 35,901.58 and 14,079.04 is: 19,429.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,015.45 : 35,901.58 = 14,079.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,015.45/35,901.58 = 14,079.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,015.45x = 35,901.58 × 14,079.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,015.45x = 505,459,655.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,459,655.93/26,015.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,429.21

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