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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,040.69, 35,936.29 and 14,104.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,040.69, 35,936.29 and 14,104.06 is: 19,463.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,040.69 : 35,936.29 = 14,104.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,040.69/35,936.29 = 14,104.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,040.69x = 35,936.29 × 14,104.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,040.69x = 506,847,518.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,847,518.13/26,040.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,463.67

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