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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,016.04, 35,902.34 and 14,838.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,016.04, 35,902.34 and 14,838.44 is: 20,477.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,016.04 : 35,902.34 = 14,838.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,016.04/35,902.34 = 14,838.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,016.04x = 35,902.34 × 14,838.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,016.04x = 532,734,717.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,734,717.95/26,016.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,477.16

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