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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,053.48, 35,954.34 and 14,876.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,053.48, 35,954.34 and 14,876.20 is: 20,529.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,053.48 : 35,954.34 = 14,876.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,053.48/35,954.34 = 14,876.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,053.48x = 35,954.34 × 14,876.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,053.48x = 534,863,952.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,863,952.71/26,053.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,529.46

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