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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,017.90, 35,904.80 and 14,081.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,017.90, 35,904.80 and 14,081.24 is: 19,432.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,017.90 : 35,904.80 = 14,081.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,017.90/35,904.80 = 14,081.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,017.90x = 35,904.80 × 14,081.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,017.90x = 505,584,105.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,584,105.95/26,017.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,432.16

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