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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,042.02, 35,940.21 and 14,713.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,042.02, 35,940.21 and 14,713.60 is: 20,306.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,042.02 : 35,940.21 = 14,713.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,042.02/35,940.21 = 14,713.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,042.02x = 35,940.21 × 14,713.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,042.02x = 528,809,873.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,809,873.86/26,042.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,306.02

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