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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,053.61, 35,953.86 and 14,116.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,053.61, 35,953.86 and 14,116.95 is: 19,481.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,053.61 : 35,953.86 = 14,116.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,053.61/35,953.86 = 14,116.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,053.61x = 35,953.86 × 14,116.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,053.61x = 507,558,843.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,558,843.93/26,053.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,481.33

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