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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,042.21, 35,938.29 and 14,105.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,042.21, 35,938.29 and 14,105.55 is: 19,465.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,042.21 : 35,938.29 = 14,105.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,042.21/35,938.29 = 14,105.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,042.21x = 35,938.29 × 14,105.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,042.21x = 506,929,346.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,929,346.51/26,042.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,465.68

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