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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,051.04, 35,949.60 and 14,873.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,051.04, 35,949.60 and 14,873.04 is: 20,524.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,051.04 : 35,949.60 = 14,873.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,051.04/35,949.60 = 14,873.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,051.04x = 35,949.60 × 14,873.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,051.04x = 534,679,838.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,679,838.78/26,051.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,524.32

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