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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,016.39, 35,902.68 and 14,079.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,016.39, 35,902.68 and 14,079.84 is: 19,430.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,016.39 : 35,902.68 = 14,079.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,016.39/35,902.68 = 14,079.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,016.39x = 35,902.68 × 14,079.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,016.39x = 505,503,989.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,503,989.97/26,016.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,430.21

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