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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,039.78, 35,934.94 and 14,103.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,039.78, 35,934.94 and 14,103.22 is: 19,462.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,039.78 : 35,934.94 = 14,103.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,039.78/35,934.94 = 14,103.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,039.78x = 35,934.94 × 14,103.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,039.78x = 506,798,364.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,798,364.51/26,039.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,462.47

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