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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,029.60, 35,917.58 and 14,697.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,029.60, 35,917.58 and 14,697.70 is: 20,280.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,029.60 : 35,917.58 = 14,697.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,029.60/35,917.58 = 14,697.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,029.60x = 35,917.58 × 14,697.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,029.60x = 527,905,762.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,905,762.52/26,029.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,280.98

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