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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,051.90, 35,949.48 and 14,722.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,051.90, 35,949.48 and 14,722.38 is: 20,315.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,051.90 : 35,949.48 = 14,722.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,051.90/35,949.48 = 14,722.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,051.90x = 35,949.48 × 14,722.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,051.90x = 529,261,905.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,261,905.36/26,051.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,315.67

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