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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,042.91, 35,936.65 and 14,555.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,042.91, 35,936.65 and 14,555.70 is: 20,085.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,042.91 : 35,936.65 = 14,555.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,042.91/35,936.65 = 14,555.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,042.91x = 35,936.65 × 14,555.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,042.91x = 523,083,060.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,083,060.02/26,042.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,085.43

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