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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,051.67, 35,950.83 and 14,720.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,051.67, 35,950.83 and 14,720.92 is: 20,314.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,051.67 : 35,950.83 = 14,720.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,051.67/35,950.83 = 14,720.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,051.67x = 35,950.83 × 14,720.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,051.67x = 529,229,165.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,229,165.68/26,051.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,314.60

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