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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,057.42, 35,957.70 and 14,572.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,057.42, 35,957.70 and 14,572.25 is: 20,108.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,057.42 : 35,957.70 = 14,572.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,057.42/35,957.70 = 14,572.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,057.42x = 35,957.70 × 14,572.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,057.42x = 523,984,710.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,984,710.16/26,057.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,108.85

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