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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,035.43, 35,927.69 and 14,705.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,035.43, 35,927.69 and 14,705.15 is: 20,292.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,035.43 : 35,927.69 = 14,705.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,035.43/35,927.69 = 14,705.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,035.43x = 35,927.69 × 14,705.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,035.43x = 528,321,817.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,321,817.44/26,035.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,292.42

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