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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,052.40, 35,946.30 and 14,721.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,052.40, 35,946.30 and 14,721.31 is: 20,312.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,052.40 : 35,946.30 = 14,721.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,052.40/35,946.30 = 14,721.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,052.40x = 35,946.30 × 14,721.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,052.40x = 529,176,625.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,176,625.65/26,052.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,312.01

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