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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,037.66, 35,930.52 and 14,709.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,037.66, 35,930.52 and 14,709.48 is: 20,298.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,037.66 : 35,930.52 = 14,709.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,037.66/35,930.52 = 14,709.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,037.66x = 35,930.52 × 14,709.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,037.66x = 528,519,265.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,519,265.33/26,037.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,298.26

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