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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,041.17, 35,936.82 and 14,104.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,041.17, 35,936.82 and 14,104.47 is: 19,464.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,041.17 : 35,936.82 = 14,104.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,041.17/35,936.82 = 14,104.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,041.17x = 35,936.82 × 14,104.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,041.17x = 506,869,799.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,869,799.59/26,041.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,464.17

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