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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,057.08, 35,958.90 and 14,728.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,057.08, 35,958.90 and 14,728.60 is: 20,325.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,057.08 : 35,958.90 = 14,728.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,057.08/35,958.90 = 14,728.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,057.08x = 35,958.90 × 14,728.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,057.08x = 529,624,254.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,624,254.54/26,057.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,325.54

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