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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,044.94, 35,939.89 and 14,715.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,044.94, 35,939.89 and 14,715.42 is: 20,306.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,044.94 : 35,939.89 = 14,715.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,044.94/35,939.89 = 14,715.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,044.94x = 35,939.89 × 14,715.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,044.94x = 528,870,641.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,870,641.19/26,044.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,306.08

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