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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,054.65, 35,961.31 and 14,730.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,054.65, 35,961.31 and 14,730.69 is: 20,331.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,054.65 : 35,961.31 = 14,730.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,054.65/35,961.31 = 14,730.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,054.65x = 35,961.31 × 14,730.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,054.65x = 529,734,909.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,734,909.60/26,054.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,331.68

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