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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,037.93, 35,932.16 and 14,101

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,037.93, 35,932.16 and 14,101 is: 19,459.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,037.93 : 35,932.16 = 14,101 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,037.93/35,932.16 = 14,101/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,037.93x = 35,932.16 × 14,101
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,037.93x = 506,679,388.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,679,388.16/26,037.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,459.28

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