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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,051.96, 35,949.54 and 14,722.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,051.96, 35,949.54 and 14,722.46 is: 20,315.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,051.96 : 35,949.54 = 14,722.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,051.96/35,949.54 = 14,722.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,051.96x = 35,949.54 × 14,722.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,051.96x = 529,265,664.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,265,664.67/26,051.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,315.77

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