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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,037.45, 35,931.70 and 14,706.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,037.45, 35,931.70 and 14,706.97 is: 20,295.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,037.45 : 35,931.70 = 14,706.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,037.45/35,931.70 = 14,706.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,037.45x = 35,931.70 × 14,706.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,037.45x = 528,446,362.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,446,362.50/26,037.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,295.63

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