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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,052.45, 35,943.78 and 14,720.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,052.45, 35,943.78 and 14,720.55 is: 20,309.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,052.45 : 35,943.78 = 14,720.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,052.45/35,943.78 = 14,720.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,052.45x = 35,943.78 × 14,720.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,052.45x = 529,112,210.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,112,210.68/26,052.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,309.50

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