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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,038.31, 35,932.97 and 14,707.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,038.31, 35,932.97 and 14,707.94 is: 20,297.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,038.31 : 35,932.97 = 14,707.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,038.31/35,932.97 = 14,707.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,038.31x = 35,932.97 × 14,707.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,038.31x = 528,499,823.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,499,823.89/26,038.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,297.01

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