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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,033.60, 35,925.60 and 14,703.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,033.60, 35,925.60 and 14,703.56 is: 20,290.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,033.60 : 35,925.60 = 14,703.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,033.60/35,925.60 = 14,703.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,033.60x = 35,925.60 × 14,703.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,033.60x = 528,234,215.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,234,215.14/26,033.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,290.48

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