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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,041.28, 35,940.48 and 14,864

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,041.28, 35,940.48 and 14,864 is: 20,514.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,041.28 : 35,940.48 = 14,864 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,041.28/35,940.48 = 14,864/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,041.28x = 35,940.48 × 14,864
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,041.28x = 534,219,294.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,219,294.72/26,041.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,514.33

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