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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,043.93, 35,940.62 and 14,713.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,043.93, 35,940.62 and 14,713.45 is: 20,304.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,043.93 : 35,940.62 = 14,713.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,043.93/35,940.62 = 14,713.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,043.93x = 35,940.62 × 14,713.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,043.93x = 528,810,462.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,810,462.27/26,043.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,304.56

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