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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,054.37, 35,954.94 and 14,118

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,054.37, 35,954.94 and 14,118 is: 19,482.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,054.37 : 35,954.94 = 14,118 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,054.37/35,954.94 = 14,118/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,054.37x = 35,954.94 × 14,118
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,054.37x = 507,611,842.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,611,842.92/26,054.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,482.79

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