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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,037.54, 35,929.98 and 14,703.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,037.54, 35,929.98 and 14,703.48 is: 20,289.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,037.54 : 35,929.98 = 14,703.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,037.54/35,929.98 = 14,703.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,037.54x = 35,929.98 × 14,703.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,037.54x = 528,295,742.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,295,742.33/26,037.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,289.77

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