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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,031.38, 35,920.55 and 14,700.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,031.38, 35,920.55 and 14,700.17 is: 20,284.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,031.38 : 35,920.55 = 14,700.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,031.38/35,920.55 = 14,700.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,031.38x = 35,920.55 × 14,700.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,031.38x = 528,038,318.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,038,318.05/26,031.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,284.69

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