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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,016.29, 35,902.48 and 14,079.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,016.29, 35,902.48 and 14,079.63 is: 19,429.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,016.29 : 35,902.48 = 14,079.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,016.29/35,902.48 = 14,079.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,016.29x = 35,902.48 × 14,079.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,016.29x = 505,493,719.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,493,719.40/26,016.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,429.89

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