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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,008.98, 35,892.24 and 14,682.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,008.98, 35,892.24 and 14,682.15 is: 20,261.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,008.98 : 35,892.24 = 14,682.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,008.98/35,892.24 = 14,682.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,008.98x = 35,892.24 × 14,682.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,008.98x = 526,975,251.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,975,251.52/26,008.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,261.28

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