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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,042.54, 35,936.13 and 14,555.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,042.54, 35,936.13 and 14,555.33 is: 20,084.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,042.54 : 35,936.13 = 14,555.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,042.54/35,936.13 = 14,555.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,042.54x = 35,936.13 × 14,555.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,042.54x = 523,062,051.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,062,051.39/26,042.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,084.91

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