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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,050.61, 35,949.78 and 14,114.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,050.61, 35,949.78 and 14,114.24 is: 19,477.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,050.61 : 35,949.78 = 14,114.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,050.61/35,949.78 = 14,114.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,050.61x = 35,949.78 × 14,114.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,050.61x = 507,403,643.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,403,643.12/26,050.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,477.61

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