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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,015.48, 35,901.08 and 14,078.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,015.48, 35,901.08 and 14,078.56 is: 19,428.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,015.48 : 35,901.08 = 14,078.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,015.48/35,901.08 = 14,078.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,015.48x = 35,901.08 × 14,078.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,015.48x = 505,435,508.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,435,508.84/26,015.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,428.26

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