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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,052.68, 35,953.92 and 14,722.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,052.68, 35,953.92 and 14,722.65 is: 20,317.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,052.68 : 35,953.92 = 14,722.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,052.68/35,953.92 = 14,722.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,052.68x = 35,953.92 × 14,722.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,052.68x = 529,336,980.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,336,980.29/26,052.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,317.95

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