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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,036.73, 35,930.70 and 14,100.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,036.73, 35,930.70 and 14,100.12 is: 19,458.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,036.73 : 35,930.70 = 14,100.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,036.73/35,930.70 = 14,100.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,036.73x = 35,930.70 × 14,100.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,036.73x = 506,627,181.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,627,181.68/26,036.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,458.17

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