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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,042.52, 35,938.85 and 14,106

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,042.52, 35,938.85 and 14,106 is: 19,466.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,042.52 : 35,938.85 = 14,106 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,042.52/35,938.85 = 14,106/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,042.52x = 35,938.85 × 14,106
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,042.52x = 506,953,347.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,953,347.57/26,042.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,466.37

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