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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,031.64, 35,921.60 and 14,702.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,031.64, 35,921.60 and 14,702.24 is: 20,287.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,031.64 : 35,921.60 = 14,702.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,031.64/35,921.60 = 14,702.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,031.64x = 35,921.60 × 14,702.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,031.64x = 528,127,910.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,127,910.87/26,031.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,287.92

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