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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,017.67, 35,904.38 and 14,081.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,017.67, 35,904.38 and 14,081.01 is: 19,431.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,017.67 : 35,904.38 = 14,081.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,017.67/35,904.38 = 14,081.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,017.67x = 35,904.38 × 14,081.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,017.67x = 505,569,933.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,569,933.82/26,017.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,431.79

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