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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,043.72, 35,939.54 and 14,865.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,043.72, 35,939.54 and 14,865.16 is: 20,513.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,043.72 : 35,939.54 = 14,865.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,043.72/35,939.54 = 14,865.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,043.72x = 35,939.54 × 14,865.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,043.72x = 534,247,012.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,247,012.43/26,043.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,513.47

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