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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,035.35, 35,927.04 and 14,705.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,035.35, 35,927.04 and 14,705.33 is: 20,292.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,035.35 : 35,927.04 = 14,705.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,035.35/35,927.04 = 14,705.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,035.35x = 35,927.04 × 14,705.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,035.35x = 528,318,799.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,318,799.49/26,035.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,292.36

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