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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,016.90, 35,903.42 and 14,080.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,016.90, 35,903.42 and 14,080.24 is: 19,430.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,016.90 : 35,903.42 = 14,080.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,016.90/35,903.42 = 14,080.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,016.90x = 35,903.42 × 14,080.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,016.90x = 505,528,520.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,528,520.50/26,016.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,430.77

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