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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,041.98, 35,937.96 and 14,105.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,041.98, 35,937.96 and 14,105.34 is: 19,465.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,041.98 : 35,937.96 = 14,105.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,041.98/35,937.96 = 14,105.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,041.98x = 35,937.96 × 14,105.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,041.98x = 506,917,144.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,917,144.71/26,041.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,465.38

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