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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,062.05, 35,963.82 and 14,732.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,062.05, 35,963.82 and 14,732.10 is: 20,329.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,062.05 : 35,963.82 = 14,732.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,062.05/35,963.82 = 14,732.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,062.05x = 35,963.82 × 14,732.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,062.05x = 529,822,592.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,822,592.62/26,062.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,329.28

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