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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,050, 35,949.74 and 14,719.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,050, 35,949.74 and 14,719.98 is: 20,313.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,050 : 35,949.74 = 14,719.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,050/35,949.74 = 14,719.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,050x = 35,949.74 × 14,719.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,050x = 529,179,453.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,179,453.81/26,050
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,313.99

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