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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,057.72, 35,961.10 and 14,727.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,057.72, 35,961.10 and 14,727.72 is: 20,325.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,057.72 : 35,961.10 = 14,727.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,057.72/35,961.10 = 14,727.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,057.72x = 35,961.10 × 14,727.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,057.72x = 529,625,011.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,625,011.69/26,057.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,325.07

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