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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,050.34, 35,949.44 and 14,113.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,050.34, 35,949.44 and 14,113.98 is: 19,477.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,050.34 : 35,949.44 = 14,113.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,050.34/35,949.44 = 14,113.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,050.34x = 35,949.44 × 14,113.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,050.34x = 507,389,677.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,389,677.17/26,050.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,477.28

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