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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,041.23, 35,936.91 and 14,104.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,041.23, 35,936.91 and 14,104.62 is: 19,464.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,041.23 : 35,936.91 = 14,104.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,041.23/35,936.91 = 14,104.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,041.23x = 35,936.91 × 14,104.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,041.23x = 506,876,459.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,876,459.52/26,041.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,464.38

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