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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,041.95, 35,940.10 and 14,713.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,041.95, 35,940.10 and 14,713.53 is: 20,305.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,041.95 : 35,940.10 = 14,713.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,041.95/35,940.10 = 14,713.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,041.95x = 35,940.10 × 14,713.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,041.95x = 528,805,559.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,805,559.85/26,041.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,305.91

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