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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,017.89, 35,904.40 and 14,081.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,017.89, 35,904.40 and 14,081.10 is: 19,431.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,017.89 : 35,904.40 = 14,081.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,017.89/35,904.40 = 14,081.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,017.89x = 35,904.40 × 14,081.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,017.89x = 505,573,446.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,573,446.84/26,017.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,431.76

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