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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,018.77, 35,906.01 and 14,082.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,018.77, 35,906.01 and 14,082.13 is: 19,433.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,018.77 : 35,906.01 = 14,082.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,018.77/35,906.01 = 14,082.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,018.77x = 35,906.01 × 14,082.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,018.77x = 505,633,100.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,633,100.60/26,018.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,433.40

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