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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,015.70, 35,901.93 and 14,079.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,015.70, 35,901.93 and 14,079.29 is: 19,429.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,015.70 : 35,901.93 = 14,079.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,015.70/35,901.93 = 14,079.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,015.70x = 35,901.93 × 14,079.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,015.70x = 505,473,684.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,473,684.03/26,015.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,429.56

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