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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,052.18, 35,953.53 and 14,721.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,052.18, 35,953.53 and 14,721.39 is: 20,316.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,052.18 : 35,953.53 = 14,721.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,052.18/35,953.53 = 14,721.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,052.18x = 35,953.53 × 14,721.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,052.18x = 529,285,937.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,285,937.01/26,052.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,316.38

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