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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,050.23, 35,949.26 and 14,113.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,050.23, 35,949.26 and 14,113.86 is: 19,477.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,050.23 : 35,949.26 = 14,113.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,050.23/35,949.26 = 14,113.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,050.23x = 35,949.26 × 14,113.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,050.23x = 507,382,822.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,382,822.74/26,050.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,477.10

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