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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,044.61, 35,939.44 and 14,715.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,044.61, 35,939.44 and 14,715.10 is: 20,305.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,044.61 : 35,939.44 = 14,715.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,044.61/35,939.44 = 14,715.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,044.61x = 35,939.44 × 14,715.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,044.61x = 528,852,326.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,852,326.91/26,044.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,305.63

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