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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,054.22, 35,954.79 and 14,117.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,054.22, 35,954.79 and 14,117.55 is: 19,482.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,054.22 : 35,954.79 = 14,117.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,054.22/35,954.79 = 14,117.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,054.22x = 35,954.79 × 14,117.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,054.22x = 507,593,756.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,593,756.82/26,054.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,482.21

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