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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,015.51, 35,901.50 and 14,078.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,015.51, 35,901.50 and 14,078.85 is: 19,428.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,015.51 : 35,901.50 = 14,078.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,015.51/35,901.50 = 14,078.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,015.51x = 35,901.50 × 14,078.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,015.51x = 505,451,762.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,451,762.88/26,015.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,428.87

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