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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,046.72, 35,944.35 and 14,110.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,046.72, 35,944.35 and 14,110.10 is: 19,471.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,046.72 : 35,944.35 = 14,110.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,046.72/35,944.35 = 14,110.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,046.72x = 35,944.35 × 14,110.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,046.72x = 507,178,193.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,178,193.21/26,046.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,471.86

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