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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,016.93, 35,903.07 and 14,080.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,016.93, 35,903.07 and 14,080.05 is: 19,430.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,016.93 : 35,903.07 = 14,080.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,016.93/35,903.07 = 14,080.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,016.93x = 35,903.07 × 14,080.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,016.93x = 505,517,020.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,517,020.75/26,016.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,430.31

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