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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,042.95, 35,941.48 and 14,714.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,042.95, 35,941.48 and 14,714.53 is: 20,307.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,042.95 : 35,941.48 = 14,714.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,042.95/35,941.48 = 14,714.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,042.95x = 35,941.48 × 14,714.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,042.95x = 528,861,985.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,861,985.70/26,042.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,307.30

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