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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,016.44, 35,902.56 and 14,079.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,016.44, 35,902.56 and 14,079.76 is: 19,430.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,016.44 : 35,902.56 = 14,079.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,016.44/35,902.56 = 14,079.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,016.44x = 35,902.56 × 14,079.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,016.44x = 505,499,428.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,499,428.19/26,016.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,430.00

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