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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,045.85, 35,943.44 and 14,109.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,045.85, 35,943.44 and 14,109.18 is: 19,470.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,045.85 : 35,943.44 = 14,109.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,045.85/35,943.44 = 14,109.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,045.85x = 35,943.44 × 14,109.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,045.85x = 507,132,265.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,132,265.43/26,045.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,470.75

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