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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,017.42, 35,904.04 and 14,080.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,017.42, 35,904.04 and 14,080.76 is: 19,431.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,017.42 : 35,904.04 = 14,080.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,017.42/35,904.04 = 14,080.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,017.42x = 35,904.04 × 14,080.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,017.42x = 505,555,920.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,555,920.35/26,017.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,431.44

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