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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,030.22, 35,921.61 and 14,702.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,030.22, 35,921.61 and 14,702.10 is: 20,288.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,030.22 : 35,921.61 = 14,702.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,030.22/35,921.61 = 14,702.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,030.22x = 35,921.61 × 14,702.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,030.22x = 528,123,102.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,123,102.38/26,030.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,288.85

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