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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,036.10, 35,929.80 and 14,858.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,036.10, 35,929.80 and 14,858.10 is: 20,504.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,036.10 : 35,929.80 = 14,858.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,036.10/35,929.80 = 14,858.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,036.10x = 35,929.80 × 14,858.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,036.10x = 533,848,561.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,848,561.38/26,036.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,504.17

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