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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,043.68, 35,938.14 and 14,714.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,043.68, 35,938.14 and 14,714.16 is: 20,304.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,043.68 : 35,938.14 = 14,714.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,043.68/35,938.14 = 14,714.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,043.68x = 35,938.14 × 14,714.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,043.68x = 528,799,455.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,799,455.58/26,043.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,304.33

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