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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,041.32, 35,937 and 14,711.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,041.32, 35,937 and 14,711.34 is: 20,301.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,041.32 : 35,937 = 14,711.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,041.32/35,937 = 14,711.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,041.32x = 35,937 × 14,711.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,041.32x = 528,681,425.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,681,425.58/26,041.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,301.64

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