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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,041.66, 35,935.68 and 14,707.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,041.66, 35,935.68 and 14,707.60 is: 20,295.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,041.66 : 35,935.68 = 14,707.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,041.66/35,935.68 = 14,707.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,041.66x = 35,935.68 × 14,707.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,041.66x = 528,527,607.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,527,607.17/26,041.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,295.47

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