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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,059.70, 35,962.20 and 14,732.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,059.70, 35,962.20 and 14,732.88 is: 20,331.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,059.70 : 35,962.20 = 14,732.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,059.70/35,962.20 = 14,732.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,059.70x = 35,962.20 × 14,732.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,059.70x = 529,826,777.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,826,777.14/26,059.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,331.27

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