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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,044.14, 35,944.08 and 14,714.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,044.14, 35,944.08 and 14,714.13 is: 20,307.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,044.14 : 35,944.08 = 14,714.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,044.14/35,944.08 = 14,714.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,044.14x = 35,944.08 × 14,714.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,044.14x = 528,885,865.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,885,865.85/26,044.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,307.29

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