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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,042.58, 35,940.69 and 14,713.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,042.58, 35,940.69 and 14,713.38 is: 20,305.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,042.58 : 35,940.69 = 14,713.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,042.58/35,940.69 = 14,713.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,042.58x = 35,940.69 × 14,713.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,042.58x = 528,809,029.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,809,029.43/26,042.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,305.55

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