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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,040.48, 35,936.64 and 14,710.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,040.48, 35,936.64 and 14,710.56 is: 20,301.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,040.48 : 35,936.64 = 14,710.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,040.48/35,936.64 = 14,710.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,040.48x = 35,936.64 × 14,710.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,040.48x = 528,648,098.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,648,098.92/26,040.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,301.01

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