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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,044.96, 35,939.91 and 14,715.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,044.96, 35,939.91 and 14,715.44 is: 20,306.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,044.96 : 35,939.91 = 14,715.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,044.96/35,939.91 = 14,715.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,044.96x = 35,939.91 × 14,715.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,044.96x = 528,871,589.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,871,589.21/26,044.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,306.10

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