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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,015.73, 35,901.43 and 14,078.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,015.73, 35,901.43 and 14,078.80 is: 19,428.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,015.73 : 35,901.43 = 14,078.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,015.73/35,901.43 = 14,078.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,015.73x = 35,901.43 × 14,078.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,015.73x = 505,449,052.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,449,052.68/26,015.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,428.59

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