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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,015.52, 35,901.48 and 14,079

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,015.52, 35,901.48 and 14,079 is: 19,429.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,015.52 : 35,901.48 = 14,079 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,015.52/35,901.48 = 14,079/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,015.52x = 35,901.48 × 14,079
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,015.52x = 505,456,936.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,456,936.92/26,015.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,429.05

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