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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,017.25, 35,903.74 and 14,080.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,017.25, 35,903.74 and 14,080.59 is: 19,431.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,017.25 : 35,903.74 = 14,080.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,017.25/35,903.74 = 14,080.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,017.25x = 35,903.74 × 14,080.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,017.25x = 505,545,592.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,545,592.48/26,017.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,431.17

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