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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,041.78, 35,937.70 and 14,105.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,041.78, 35,937.70 and 14,105.22 is: 19,465.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,041.78 : 35,937.70 = 14,105.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,041.78/35,937.70 = 14,105.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,041.78x = 35,937.70 × 14,105.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,041.78x = 506,909,164.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,909,164.79/26,041.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,465.23

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