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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,052.08, 35,951.77 and 14,115.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,052.08, 35,951.77 and 14,115.39 is: 19,479.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,052.08 : 35,951.77 = 14,115.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,052.08/35,951.77 = 14,115.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,052.08x = 35,951.77 × 14,115.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,052.08x = 507,473,278.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,473,278.38/26,052.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,479.18

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