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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,052.67, 35,952.21 and 14,721.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,052.67, 35,952.21 and 14,721.92 is: 20,315.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,052.67 : 35,952.21 = 14,721.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,052.67/35,952.21 = 14,721.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,052.67x = 35,952.21 × 14,721.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,052.67x = 529,285,559.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,285,559.44/26,052.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,315.98

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