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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,051.45, 35,942.40 and 14,719.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,051.45, 35,942.40 and 14,719.55 is: 20,308.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,051.45 : 35,942.40 = 14,719.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,051.45/35,942.40 = 14,719.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,051.45x = 35,942.40 × 14,719.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,051.45x = 529,055,774.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,055,774.21/26,051.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,308.12

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