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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,033.54, 35,926.00 and 14,703.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,033.54, 35,926.00 and 14,703.05 is: 20,290.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,033.54 : 35,926.00 = 14,703.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,033.54/35,926.00 = 14,703.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,033.54x = 35,926.00 × 14,703.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,033.54x = 528,221,827.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,221,827.36/26,033.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,290.05

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