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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,033.70, 35,926.45 and 14,702.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,033.70, 35,926.45 and 14,702.66 is: 20,289.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,033.70 : 35,926.45 = 14,702.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,033.70/35,926.45 = 14,702.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,033.70x = 35,926.45 × 14,702.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,033.70x = 528,214,582.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,214,582.48/26,033.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,289.64

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