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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,048.86, 35,947.36 and 14,112.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,048.86, 35,947.36 and 14,112.49 is: 19,475.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,048.86 : 35,947.36 = 14,112.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,048.86/35,947.36 = 14,112.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,048.86x = 35,947.36 × 14,112.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,048.86x = 507,306,758.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,306,758.53/26,048.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,475.20

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