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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,038.17, 35,932.52 and 14,711.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,038.17, 35,932.52 and 14,711.33 is: 20,301.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,038.17 : 35,932.52 = 14,711.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,038.17/35,932.52 = 14,711.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,038.17x = 35,932.52 × 14,711.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,038.17x = 528,615,357.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,615,357.28/26,038.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,301.55

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