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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,060.58, 35,963.19 and 14,730.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,060.58, 35,963.19 and 14,730.03 is: 20,327.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,060.58 : 35,963.19 = 14,730.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,060.58/35,963.19 = 14,730.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,060.58x = 35,963.19 × 14,730.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,060.58x = 529,738,867.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,738,867.60/26,060.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,327.21

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