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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,047.03, 35,944.87 and 14,110.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,047.03, 35,944.87 and 14,110.42 is: 19,472.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,047.03 : 35,944.87 = 14,110.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,047.03/35,944.87 = 14,110.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,047.03x = 35,944.87 × 14,110.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,047.03x = 507,196,962.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,196,962.27/26,047.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,472.36

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