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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,033.52, 35,926.20 and 14,702.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,033.52, 35,926.20 and 14,702.47 is: 20,289.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,033.52 : 35,926.20 = 14,702.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,033.52/35,926.20 = 14,702.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,033.52x = 35,926.20 × 14,702.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,033.52x = 528,203,877.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,203,877.71/26,033.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,289.38

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