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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,052.12, 35,950.50 and 14,722.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,052.12, 35,950.50 and 14,722.92 is: 20,316.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,052.12 : 35,950.50 = 14,722.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,052.12/35,950.50 = 14,722.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,052.12x = 35,950.50 × 14,722.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,052.12x = 529,296,335.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,296,335.46/26,052.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,316.82

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