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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,053.40, 35,947.68 and 14,722.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,053.40, 35,947.68 and 14,722.32 is: 20,313.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,053.40 : 35,947.68 = 14,722.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,053.40/35,947.68 = 14,722.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,053.40x = 35,947.68 × 14,722.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,053.40x = 529,233,248.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,233,248.22/26,053.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,313.40

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