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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,033.91, 35,925.35 and 14,705.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,033.91, 35,925.35 and 14,705.73 is: 20,293.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,033.91 : 35,925.35 = 14,705.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,033.91/35,925.35 = 14,705.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,033.91x = 35,925.35 × 14,705.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,033.91x = 528,308,423.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,308,423.73/26,033.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,293.09

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