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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,052.61, 35,952.48 and 14,115.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,052.61, 35,952.48 and 14,115.95 is: 19,479.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,052.61 : 35,952.48 = 14,115.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,052.61/35,952.48 = 14,115.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,052.61x = 35,952.48 × 14,115.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,052.61x = 507,503,292.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,503,292.88/26,052.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,479.94

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