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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,015.71, 35,901.57 and 14,079.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,015.71, 35,901.57 and 14,079.06 is: 19,429.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,015.71 : 35,901.57 = 14,079.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,015.71/35,901.57 = 14,079.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,015.71x = 35,901.57 × 14,079.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,015.71x = 505,460,358.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,460,358.12/26,015.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,429.04

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