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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,052.95, 35,952.79 and 14,115.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,052.95, 35,952.79 and 14,115.58 is: 19,479.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,052.95 : 35,952.79 = 14,115.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,052.95/35,952.79 = 14,115.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,052.95x = 35,952.79 × 14,115.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,052.95x = 507,494,483.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,494,483.47/26,052.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,479.35

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