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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,046.08, 35,943.66 and 14,109.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,046.08, 35,943.66 and 14,109.38 is: 19,470.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,046.08 : 35,943.66 = 14,109.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,046.08/35,943.66 = 14,109.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,046.08x = 35,943.66 × 14,109.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,046.08x = 507,142,757.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,142,757.53/26,046.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,470.98

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