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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,015.88, 35,902.02 and 14,079.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,015.88, 35,902.02 and 14,079.21 is: 19,429.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,015.88 : 35,902.02 = 14,079.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,015.88/35,902.02 = 14,079.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,015.88x = 35,902.02 × 14,079.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,015.88x = 505,472,008.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,472,008.61/26,015.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,429.37

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