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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,047.86, 35,945.98 and 14,111.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,047.86, 35,945.98 and 14,111.49 is: 19,473.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,047.86 : 35,945.98 = 14,111.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,047.86/35,945.98 = 14,111.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,047.86x = 35,945.98 × 14,111.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,047.86x = 507,251,337.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,251,337.31/26,047.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,473.82

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