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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,016.26, 35,902.69 and 14,079.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,016.26, 35,902.69 and 14,079.85 is: 19,430.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,016.26 : 35,902.69 = 14,079.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,016.26/35,902.69 = 14,079.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,016.26x = 35,902.69 × 14,079.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,016.26x = 505,504,489.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,504,489.80/26,016.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,430.33

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