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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,018.65, 35,905.73 and 14,081.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,018.65, 35,905.73 and 14,081.98 is: 19,433.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,018.65 : 35,905.73 = 14,081.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,018.65/35,905.73 = 14,081.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,018.65x = 35,905.73 × 14,081.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,018.65x = 505,623,839.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,623,839.29/26,018.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,433.13

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