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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,049.72, 35,948.57 and 14,113.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,049.72, 35,948.57 and 14,113.36 is: 19,476.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,049.72 : 35,948.57 = 14,113.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,049.72/35,948.57 = 14,113.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,049.72x = 35,948.57 × 14,113.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,049.72x = 507,355,109.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,355,109.90/26,049.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,476.41

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