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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,018.63, 35,905.64 and 14,081.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,018.63, 35,905.64 and 14,081.96 is: 19,433.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,018.63 : 35,905.64 = 14,081.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,018.63/35,905.64 = 14,081.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,018.63x = 35,905.64 × 14,081.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,018.63x = 505,621,805.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,621,805.61/26,018.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,433.07

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