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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,017.79, 35,904.65 and 14,081.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,017.79, 35,904.65 and 14,081.12 is: 19,432.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,017.79 : 35,904.65 = 14,081.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,017.79/35,904.65 = 14,081.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,017.79x = 35,904.65 × 14,081.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,017.79x = 505,577,851.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,577,851.09/26,017.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,432.01

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