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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,015.64, 35,901.48 and 14,078.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,015.64, 35,901.48 and 14,078.88 is: 19,428.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,015.64 : 35,901.48 = 14,078.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,015.64/35,901.48 = 14,078.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,015.64x = 35,901.48 × 14,078.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,015.64x = 505,452,628.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,452,628.74/26,015.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,428.80

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