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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,015.54, 35,901.27 and 14,078.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,015.54, 35,901.27 and 14,078.61 is: 19,428.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,015.54 : 35,901.27 = 14,078.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,015.54/35,901.27 = 14,078.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,015.54x = 35,901.27 × 14,078.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,015.54x = 505,439,978.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,439,978.83/26,015.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,428.39

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