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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,051.23, 35,950.64 and 14,114.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,051.23, 35,950.64 and 14,114.86 is: 19,478.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,051.23 : 35,950.64 = 14,114.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,051.23/35,950.64 = 14,114.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,051.23x = 35,950.64 × 14,114.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,051.23x = 507,438,250.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,438,250.51/26,051.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,478.48

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