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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,016.42, 35,902.68 and 14,079.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,016.42, 35,902.68 and 14,079.72 is: 19,430.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,016.42 : 35,902.68 = 14,079.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,016.42/35,902.68 = 14,079.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,016.42x = 35,902.68 × 14,079.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,016.42x = 505,499,822.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,499,822.88/26,016.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,430.03

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