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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,052.48, 35,952.96 and 14,875.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,052.48, 35,952.96 and 14,875.20 is: 20,528.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,052.48 : 35,952.96 = 14,875.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,052.48/35,952.96 = 14,875.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,052.48x = 35,952.96 × 14,875.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,052.48x = 534,807,470.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,807,470.59/26,052.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,528.08

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