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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,043.67, 35,942.47 and 14,715.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,043.67, 35,942.47 and 14,715.24 is: 20,308.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,043.67 : 35,942.47 = 14,715.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,043.67/35,942.47 = 14,715.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,043.67x = 35,942.47 × 14,715.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,043.67x = 528,902,072.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,902,072.24/26,043.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,308.28

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