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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,046.81, 35,944.70 and 14,110.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,046.81, 35,944.70 and 14,110.12 is: 19,472.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,046.81 : 35,944.70 = 14,110.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,046.81/35,944.70 = 14,110.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,046.81x = 35,944.70 × 14,110.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,046.81x = 507,183,869.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,183,869.95/26,046.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,472.01

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