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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,050.55, 35,951.27 and 14,719.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,050.55, 35,951.27 and 14,719.75 is: 20,314.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,050.55 : 35,951.27 = 14,719.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,050.55/35,951.27 = 14,719.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,050.55x = 35,951.27 × 14,719.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,050.55x = 529,193,743.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,193,743.38/26,050.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,314.11

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