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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,015.90, 35,902.03 and 14,079.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,015.90, 35,902.03 and 14,079.23 is: 19,429.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,015.90 : 35,902.03 = 14,079.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,015.90/35,902.03 = 14,079.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,015.90x = 35,902.03 × 14,079.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,015.90x = 505,472,937.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,472,937.84/26,015.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,429.39

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