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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,035.60, 35,928.36 and 14,705.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,035.60, 35,928.36 and 14,705.56 is: 20,293.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,035.60 : 35,928.36 = 14,705.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,035.60/35,928.36 = 14,705.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,035.60x = 35,928.36 × 14,705.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,035.60x = 528,346,653.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,346,653.68/26,035.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,293.24

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