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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,041.23, 35,936.88 and 14,104.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,041.23, 35,936.88 and 14,104.56 is: 19,464.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,041.23 : 35,936.88 = 14,104.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,041.23/35,936.88 = 14,104.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,041.23x = 35,936.88 × 14,104.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,041.23x = 506,873,880.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,873,880.17/26,041.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,464.28

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