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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,016.88, 35,903.32 and 14,080.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,016.88, 35,903.32 and 14,080.18 is: 19,430.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,016.88 : 35,903.32 = 14,080.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,016.88/35,903.32 = 14,080.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,016.88x = 35,903.32 × 14,080.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,016.88x = 505,525,208.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,525,208.20/26,016.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,430.66

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