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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,016.48, 35,902.76 and 14,079.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,016.48, 35,902.76 and 14,079.78 is: 19,430.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,016.48 : 35,902.76 = 14,079.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,016.48/35,902.76 = 14,079.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,016.48x = 35,902.76 × 14,079.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,016.48x = 505,502,891.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,502,891.79/26,016.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,430.10

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