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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,039.53, 35,936.76 and 14,711.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,039.53, 35,936.76 and 14,711.10 is: 20,302.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,039.53 : 35,936.76 = 14,711.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,039.53/35,936.76 = 14,711.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,039.53x = 35,936.76 × 14,711.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,039.53x = 528,669,309.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,669,309.83/26,039.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,302.57

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