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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,045.59, 35,942.91 and 14,108.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,045.59, 35,942.91 and 14,108.92 is: 19,470.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,045.59 : 35,942.91 = 14,108.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,045.59/35,942.91 = 14,108.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,045.59x = 35,942.91 × 14,108.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,045.59x = 507,115,669.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,115,669.05/26,045.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,470.31

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