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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,045.56, 35,942.61 and 14,108.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,045.56, 35,942.61 and 14,108.19 is: 19,469.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,045.56 : 35,942.61 = 14,108.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,045.56/35,942.61 = 14,108.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,045.56x = 35,942.61 × 14,108.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,045.56x = 507,085,170.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,085,170.98/26,045.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,469.16

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