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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,052.98, 35,952.95 and 14,726.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,052.98, 35,952.95 and 14,726.14 is: 20,321.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,052.98 : 35,952.95 = 14,726.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,052.98/35,952.95 = 14,726.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,052.98x = 35,952.95 × 14,726.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,052.98x = 529,448,122.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,448,122.05/26,052.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,321.98

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