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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,053.72, 35,954.08 and 14,117.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,053.72, 35,954.08 and 14,117.38 is: 19,481.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,053.72 : 35,954.08 = 14,117.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,053.72/35,954.08 = 14,117.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,053.72x = 35,954.08 × 14,117.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,053.72x = 507,577,409.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,577,409.91/26,053.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,481.96

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