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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,048, 35,945.96 and 14,111.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,048, 35,945.96 and 14,111.44 is: 19,473.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,048 : 35,945.96 = 14,111.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,048/35,945.96 = 14,111.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,048x = 35,945.96 × 14,111.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,048x = 507,249,257.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,249,257.78/26,048
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,473.64

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