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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,052.42, 35,951.86 and 14,721.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,052.42, 35,951.86 and 14,721.67 is: 20,315.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,052.42 : 35,951.86 = 14,721.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,052.42/35,951.86 = 14,721.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,052.42x = 35,951.86 × 14,721.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,052.42x = 529,271,418.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,271,418.81/26,052.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,315.64

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