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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,044.70, 35,941.59 and 14,108.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,044.70, 35,941.59 and 14,108.04 is: 19,469.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,044.70 : 35,941.59 = 14,108.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,044.70/35,941.59 = 14,108.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,044.70x = 35,941.59 × 14,108.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,044.70x = 507,065,389.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,065,389.38/26,044.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,469.05

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