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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,017.74, 35,904.18 and 14,080.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,017.74, 35,904.18 and 14,080.80 is: 19,431.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,017.74 : 35,904.18 = 14,080.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,017.74/35,904.18 = 14,080.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,017.74x = 35,904.18 × 14,080.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,017.74x = 505,559,577.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,559,577.74/26,017.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,431.34

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