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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,053.68, 35,954.10 and 14,117.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,053.68, 35,954.10 and 14,117.01 is: 19,481.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,053.68 : 35,954.10 = 14,117.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,053.68/35,954.10 = 14,117.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,053.68x = 35,954.10 × 14,117.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,053.68x = 507,564,389.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,564,389.24/26,053.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,481.49

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