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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,018.72, 35,905.83 and 14,082.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,018.72, 35,905.83 and 14,082.15 is: 19,433.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,018.72 : 35,905.83 = 14,082.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,018.72/35,905.83 = 14,082.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,018.72x = 35,905.83 × 14,082.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,018.72x = 505,631,444.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,631,444.99/26,018.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,433.37

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