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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,053.74, 35,954.10 and 14,117.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,053.74, 35,954.10 and 14,117.04 is: 19,481.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,053.74 : 35,954.10 = 14,117.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,053.74/35,954.10 = 14,117.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,053.74x = 35,954.10 × 14,117.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,053.74x = 507,565,467.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,565,467.86/26,053.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,481.48

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