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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,029.04, 35,920.68 and 14,702.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,029.04, 35,920.68 and 14,702.18 is: 20,289.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,029.04 : 35,920.68 = 14,702.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,029.04/35,920.68 = 14,702.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,029.04x = 35,920.68 × 14,702.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,029.04x = 528,112,303.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,112,303.08/26,029.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,289.35

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