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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,041, 35,936.72 and 14,104.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,041, 35,936.72 and 14,104.37 is: 19,464.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,041 : 35,936.72 = 14,104.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,041/35,936.72 = 14,104.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,041x = 35,936.72 × 14,104.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,041x = 506,864,795.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,864,795.47/26,041
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,464.11

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