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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,062.89, 35,967.04 and 14,732.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,062.89, 35,967.04 and 14,732.41 is: 20,330.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,062.89 : 35,967.04 = 14,732.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,062.89/35,967.04 = 14,732.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,062.89x = 35,967.04 × 14,732.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,062.89x = 529,881,019.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,881,019.30/26,062.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,330.86

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