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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,017.77, 35,904.63 and 14,081.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,017.77, 35,904.63 and 14,081.13 is: 19,432.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,017.77 : 35,904.63 = 14,081.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,017.77/35,904.63 = 14,081.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,017.77x = 35,904.63 × 14,081.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,017.77x = 505,577,762.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,577,762.63/26,017.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,432.02

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