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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,039.85, 35,934.98 and 14,103.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,039.85, 35,934.98 and 14,103.19 is: 19,462.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,039.85 : 35,934.98 = 14,103.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,039.85/35,934.98 = 14,103.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,039.85x = 35,934.98 × 14,103.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,039.85x = 506,797,670.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,797,670.91/26,039.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,462.39

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