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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,051.92, 35,951.17 and 14,721.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,051.92, 35,951.17 and 14,721.17 is: 20,314.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,051.92 : 35,951.17 = 14,721.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,051.92/35,951.17 = 14,721.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,051.92x = 35,951.17 × 14,721.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,051.92x = 529,243,232.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,243,232.19/26,051.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,314.94

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