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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,052.92, 35,952.55 and 14,722.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,052.92, 35,952.55 and 14,722.17 is: 20,316.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,052.92 : 35,952.55 = 14,722.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,052.92/35,952.55 = 14,722.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,052.92x = 35,952.55 × 14,722.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,052.92x = 529,299,553.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,299,553.03/26,052.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,316.32

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