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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,043.58, 35,942.07 and 14,714.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,043.58, 35,942.07 and 14,714.38 is: 20,306.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,043.58 : 35,942.07 = 14,714.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,043.58/35,942.07 = 14,714.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,043.58x = 35,942.07 × 14,714.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,043.58x = 528,865,275.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,865,275.97/26,043.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,306.93

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