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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,033.12, 35,921.85 and 14,702.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,033.12, 35,921.85 and 14,702.41 is: 20,287.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,033.12 : 35,921.85 = 14,702.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,033.12/35,921.85 = 14,702.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,033.12x = 35,921.85 × 14,702.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,033.12x = 528,137,880.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,137,880.48/26,033.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,287.15

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