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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,060.04, 35,963.28 and 14,730.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,060.04, 35,963.28 and 14,730.44 is: 20,328.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,060.04 : 35,963.28 = 14,730.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,060.04/35,963.28 = 14,730.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,060.04x = 35,963.28 × 14,730.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,060.04x = 529,754,938.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,754,938.24/26,060.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,328.25

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