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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,016.09, 35,902.31 and 14,079.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,016.09, 35,902.31 and 14,079.43 is: 19,429.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,016.09 : 35,902.31 = 14,079.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,016.09/35,902.31 = 14,079.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,016.09x = 35,902.31 × 14,079.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,016.09x = 505,484,052.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,484,052.78/26,016.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,429.67

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