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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,036.35, 35,928.42 and 14,706.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,036.35, 35,928.42 and 14,706.33 is: 20,293.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,036.35 : 35,928.42 = 14,706.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,036.35/35,928.42 = 14,706.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,036.35x = 35,928.42 × 14,706.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,036.35x = 528,375,200.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,375,200.90/26,036.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,293.75

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