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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,015.89, 35,901.99 and 14,079.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,015.89, 35,901.99 and 14,079.34 is: 19,429.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,015.89 : 35,901.99 = 14,079.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,015.89/35,901.99 = 14,079.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,015.89x = 35,901.99 × 14,079.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,015.89x = 505,476,323.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,476,323.89/26,015.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,429.52

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