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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,016.59, 35,902.64 and 14,079.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,016.59, 35,902.64 and 14,079.67 is: 19,429.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,016.59 : 35,902.64 = 14,079.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,016.59/35,902.64 = 14,079.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,016.59x = 35,902.64 × 14,079.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,016.59x = 505,497,268.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,497,268.77/26,016.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,429.80

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