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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,054.98, 35,955.71 and 14,728.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,054.98, 35,955.71 and 14,728.14 is: 20,324.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,054.98 : 35,955.71 = 14,728.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,054.98/35,955.71 = 14,728.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,054.98x = 35,955.71 × 14,728.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,054.98x = 529,560,730.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,560,730.68/26,054.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,324.75

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