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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,051.39, 35,944.92 and 14,720.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,051.39, 35,944.92 and 14,720.30 is: 20,310.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,051.39 : 35,944.92 = 14,720.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,051.39/35,944.92 = 14,720.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,051.39x = 35,944.92 × 14,720.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,051.39x = 529,119,826.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,119,826.15/26,051.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,310.62

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