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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,032.52, 35,924.83 and 14,701.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,032.52, 35,924.83 and 14,701.47 is: 20,288.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,032.52 : 35,924.83 = 14,701.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,032.52/35,924.83 = 14,701.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,032.52x = 35,924.83 × 14,701.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,032.52x = 528,147,736.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,147,736.99/26,032.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,288.00

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