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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,043.70, 35,939.62 and 14,714.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,043.70, 35,939.62 and 14,714.37 is: 20,305.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,043.70 : 35,939.62 = 14,714.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,043.70/35,939.62 = 14,714.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,043.70x = 35,939.62 × 14,714.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,043.70x = 528,828,649.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,828,649.86/26,043.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,305.43

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