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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,043.17, 35,939.58 and 14,712.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,043.17, 35,939.58 and 14,712.69 is: 20,303.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,043.17 : 35,939.58 = 14,712.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,043.17/35,939.58 = 14,712.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,043.17x = 35,939.58 × 14,712.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,043.17x = 528,767,899.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,767,899.27/26,043.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,303.52

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