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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,055.97, 35,957.18 and 14,119.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,055.97, 35,957.18 and 14,119.63 is: 19,485.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,055.97 : 35,957.18 = 14,119.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,055.97/35,957.18 = 14,119.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,055.97x = 35,957.18 × 14,119.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,055.97x = 507,702,077.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,702,077.44/26,055.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,485.06

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