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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,029.72, 35,920.92 and 14,701.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,029.72, 35,920.92 and 14,701.60 is: 20,288.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,029.72 : 35,920.92 = 14,701.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,029.72/35,920.92 = 14,701.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,029.72x = 35,920.92 × 14,701.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,029.72x = 528,094,997.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,094,997.47/26,029.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,288.16

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