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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,037.49, 35,930.02 and 14,708.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,037.49, 35,930.02 and 14,708.14 is: 20,296.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,037.49 : 35,930.02 = 14,708.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,037.49/35,930.02 = 14,708.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,037.49x = 35,930.02 × 14,708.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,037.49x = 528,463,897.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,463,897.29/26,037.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,296.27

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