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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,016.81, 35,903.07 and 14,080.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,016.81, 35,903.07 and 14,080.14 is: 19,430.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,016.81 : 35,903.07 = 14,080.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,016.81/35,903.07 = 14,080.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,016.81x = 35,903.07 × 14,080.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,016.81x = 505,520,252.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,520,252.03/26,016.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,430.52

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