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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,057.48, 35,957.16 and 14,727.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,057.48, 35,957.16 and 14,727.96 is: 20,323.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,057.48 : 35,957.16 = 14,727.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,057.48/35,957.16 = 14,727.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,057.48x = 35,957.16 × 14,727.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,057.48x = 529,575,614.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,575,614.19/26,057.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,323.37

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