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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,052.02, 35,949.24 and 14,564.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,052.02, 35,949.24 and 14,564.84 is: 20,098.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,052.02 : 35,949.24 = 14,564.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,052.02/35,949.24 = 14,564.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,052.02x = 35,949.24 × 14,564.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,052.02x = 523,594,928.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,594,928.72/26,052.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,098.05

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