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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,061.52, 35,967.12 and 14,733.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,061.52, 35,967.12 and 14,733.12 is: 20,332.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,061.52 : 35,967.12 = 14,733.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,061.52/35,967.12 = 14,733.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,061.52x = 35,967.12 × 14,733.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,061.52x = 529,907,895.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,907,895.01/26,061.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,332.96

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