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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,016.52, 35,902.86 and 14,079.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,016.52, 35,902.86 and 14,079.97 is: 19,430.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,016.52 : 35,902.86 = 14,079.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,016.52/35,902.86 = 14,079.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,016.52x = 35,902.86 × 14,079.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,016.52x = 505,511,191.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,511,191.71/26,016.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,430.39

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