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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,016.56, 35,902.86 and 14,079.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,016.56, 35,902.86 and 14,079.99 is: 19,430.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,016.56 : 35,902.86 = 14,079.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,016.56/35,902.86 = 14,079.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,016.56x = 35,902.86 × 14,079.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,016.56x = 505,511,722.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,511,722.34/26,016.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,430.38

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