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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,055.37, 35,956.32 and 14,119

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,055.37, 35,956.32 and 14,119 is: 19,484.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,055.37 : 35,956.32 = 14,119 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,055.37/35,956.32 = 14,119/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,055.37x = 35,956.32 × 14,119
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,055.37x = 507,667,282.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,667,282.08/26,055.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,484.17

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