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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,016.50, 35,903.04 and 14,080.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,016.50, 35,903.04 and 14,080.10 is: 19,430.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,016.50 : 35,903.04 = 14,080.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,016.50/35,903.04 = 14,080.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,016.50x = 35,903.04 × 14,080.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,016.50x = 505,518,213.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,518,213.99/26,016.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,430.68

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