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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,040.95, 35,936.49 and 14,104.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,040.95, 35,936.49 and 14,104.28 is: 19,463.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,040.95 : 35,936.49 = 14,104.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,040.95/35,936.49 = 14,104.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,040.95x = 35,936.49 × 14,104.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,040.95x = 506,858,066.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,858,066.97/26,040.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,463.89

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