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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,048.07, 35,946.22 and 14,111.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,048.07, 35,946.22 and 14,111.44 is: 19,473.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,048.07 : 35,946.22 = 14,111.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,048.07/35,946.22 = 14,111.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,048.07x = 35,946.22 × 14,111.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,048.07x = 507,252,711.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,252,711.75/26,048.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,473.72

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