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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,015.63, 35,901.41 and 14,078.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,015.63, 35,901.41 and 14,078.93 is: 19,428.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,015.63 : 35,901.41 = 14,078.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,015.63/35,901.41 = 14,078.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,015.63x = 35,901.41 × 14,078.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,015.63x = 505,453,188.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,453,188.39/26,015.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,428.83

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