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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,036.96, 35,934.18 and 14,706.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,036.96, 35,934.18 and 14,706.95 is: 20,297.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,036.96 : 35,934.18 = 14,706.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,036.96/35,934.18 = 14,706.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,036.96x = 35,934.18 × 14,706.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,036.96x = 528,482,188.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,482,188.55/26,036.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,297.38

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