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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,053.98, 35,954.33 and 14,727.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,053.98, 35,954.33 and 14,727.14 is: 20,323.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,053.98 : 35,954.33 = 14,727.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,053.98/35,954.33 = 14,727.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,053.98x = 35,954.33 × 14,727.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,053.98x = 529,504,451.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,504,451.52/26,053.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,323.37

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