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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,043.81, 35,940.44 and 14,107.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,043.81, 35,940.44 and 14,107.13 is: 19,467.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,043.81 : 35,940.44 = 14,107.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,043.81/35,940.44 = 14,107.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,043.81x = 35,940.44 × 14,107.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,043.81x = 507,016,209.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,016,209.10/26,043.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,467.82

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