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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,018.02, 35,904.96 and 14,081.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,018.02, 35,904.96 and 14,081.35 is: 19,432.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,018.02 : 35,904.96 = 14,081.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,018.02/35,904.96 = 14,081.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,018.02x = 35,904.96 × 14,081.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,018.02x = 505,590,308.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,590,308.50/26,018.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,432.31

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