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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,018.01, 35,904.92 and 14,081.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,018.01, 35,904.92 and 14,081.48 is: 19,432.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,018.01 : 35,904.92 = 14,081.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,018.01/35,904.92 = 14,081.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,018.01x = 35,904.92 × 14,081.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,018.01x = 505,594,162.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,594,162.95/26,018.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,432.47

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