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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,017.94, 35,904.62 and 14,081.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,017.94, 35,904.62 and 14,081.27 is: 19,432.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,017.94 : 35,904.62 = 14,081.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,017.94/35,904.62 = 14,081.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,017.94x = 35,904.62 × 14,081.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,017.94x = 505,582,504.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,582,504.15/26,017.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,432.07

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