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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,050.59, 35,949.76 and 14,114.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,050.59, 35,949.76 and 14,114.25 is: 19,477.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,050.59 : 35,949.76 = 14,114.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,050.59/35,949.76 = 14,114.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,050.59x = 35,949.76 × 14,114.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,050.59x = 507,403,900.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,403,900.08/26,050.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,477.64

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