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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,051.08, 35,950.44 and 14,114.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,051.08, 35,950.44 and 14,114.36 is: 19,477.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,051.08 : 35,950.44 = 14,114.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,051.08/35,950.44 = 14,114.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,051.08x = 35,950.44 × 14,114.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,051.08x = 507,417,452.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,417,452.32/26,051.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,477.79

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