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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,049.86, 35,948.74 and 14,113.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,049.86, 35,948.74 and 14,113.49 is: 19,476.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,049.86 : 35,948.74 = 14,113.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,049.86/35,948.74 = 14,113.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,049.86x = 35,948.74 × 14,113.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,049.86x = 507,362,182.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,362,182.50/26,049.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,476.58

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