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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,038.32, 35,932.86 and 14,708.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,038.32, 35,932.86 and 14,708.34 is: 20,297.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,038.32 : 35,932.86 = 14,708.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,038.32/35,932.86 = 14,708.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,038.32x = 35,932.86 × 14,708.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,038.32x = 528,512,722.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,512,722.05/26,038.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,297.50

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