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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,017.88, 35,904.60 and 14,081.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,017.88, 35,904.60 and 14,081.21 is: 19,432.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,017.88 : 35,904.60 = 14,081.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,017.88/35,904.60 = 14,081.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,017.88x = 35,904.60 × 14,081.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,017.88x = 505,580,167.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,580,167.69/26,017.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,432.03

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