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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,044.94, 35,941.98 and 14,108.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,044.94, 35,941.98 and 14,108.18 is: 19,469.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,044.94 : 35,941.98 = 14,108.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,044.94/35,941.98 = 14,108.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,044.94x = 35,941.98 × 14,108.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,044.94x = 507,075,717.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,075,717.23/26,044.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,469.26

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