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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,053.14, 35,959.24 and 14,729.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,053.14, 35,959.24 and 14,729.19 is: 20,329.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,053.14 : 35,959.24 = 14,729.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,053.14/35,959.24 = 14,729.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,053.14x = 35,959.24 × 14,729.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,053.14x = 529,650,564.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,650,564.05/26,053.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,329.62

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