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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,016.40, 35,902.73 and 14,079.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,016.40, 35,902.73 and 14,079.74 is: 19,430.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,016.40 : 35,902.73 = 14,079.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,016.40/35,902.73 = 14,079.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,016.40x = 35,902.73 × 14,079.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,016.40x = 505,500,853.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,500,853.78/26,016.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,430.08

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