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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,018.38, 35,905.29 and 14,081.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,018.38, 35,905.29 and 14,081.71 is: 19,432.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,018.38 : 35,905.29 = 14,081.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,018.38/35,905.29 = 14,081.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,018.38x = 35,905.29 × 14,081.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,018.38x = 505,607,881.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,607,881.25/26,018.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,432.72

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