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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,016.89, 35,903.37 and 14,080.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,016.89, 35,903.37 and 14,080.34 is: 19,430.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,016.89 : 35,903.37 = 14,080.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,016.89/35,903.37 = 14,080.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,016.89x = 35,903.37 × 14,080.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,016.89x = 505,531,656.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,531,656.75/26,016.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,430.90

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