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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,039.92, 35,934.96 and 14,861.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,039.92, 35,934.96 and 14,861.92 is: 20,509.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,039.92 : 35,934.96 = 14,861.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,039.92/35,934.96 = 14,861.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,039.92x = 35,934.96 × 14,861.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,039.92x = 534,062,500.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,062,500.72/26,039.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,509.38

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