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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,044.11, 35,940.72 and 14,107.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,044.11, 35,940.72 and 14,107.68 is: 19,468.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,044.11 : 35,940.72 = 14,107.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,044.11/35,940.72 = 14,107.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,044.11x = 35,940.72 × 14,107.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,044.11x = 507,040,176.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,040,176.73/26,044.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,468.52

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