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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,040.94, 35,936.30 and 14,104

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,040.94, 35,936.30 and 14,104 is: 19,463.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,040.94 : 35,936.30 = 14,104 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,040.94/35,936.30 = 14,104/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,040.94x = 35,936.30 × 14,104
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,040.94x = 506,845,575.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,845,575.20/26,040.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,463.41

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