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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,031.60, 35,922.84 and 14,701.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,031.60, 35,922.84 and 14,701.56 is: 20,287.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,031.60 : 35,922.84 = 14,701.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,031.60/35,922.84 = 14,701.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,031.60x = 35,922.84 × 14,701.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,031.60x = 528,121,787.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,121,787.63/26,031.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,287.72

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