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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,053.94, 35,954.60 and 14,117.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,053.94, 35,954.60 and 14,117.36 is: 19,482.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,053.94 : 35,954.60 = 14,117.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,053.94/35,954.60 = 14,117.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,053.94x = 35,954.60 × 14,117.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,053.94x = 507,584,031.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,584,031.86/26,053.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,482.05

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