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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,049.28, 35,947.97 and 14,112.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,049.28, 35,947.97 and 14,112.66 is: 19,475.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,049.28 : 35,947.97 = 14,112.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,049.28/35,947.97 = 14,112.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,049.28x = 35,947.97 × 14,112.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,049.28x = 507,321,478.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,321,478.30/26,049.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,475.45

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