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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,059.12, 35,960.96 and 14,728.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,059.12, 35,960.96 and 14,728.57 is: 20,325.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,059.12 : 35,960.96 = 14,728.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,059.12/35,960.96 = 14,728.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,059.12x = 35,960.96 × 14,728.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,059.12x = 529,653,463.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,653,463.55/26,059.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,325.07

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