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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,040.42, 35,933.76 and 14,709.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,040.42, 35,933.76 and 14,709.06 is: 20,297.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,040.42 : 35,933.76 = 14,709.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,040.42/35,933.76 = 14,709.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,040.42x = 35,933.76 × 14,709.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,040.42x = 528,551,831.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,551,831.87/26,040.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,297.36

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