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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,016.52, 35,904.20 and 14,685.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,016.52, 35,904.20 and 14,685.52 is: 20,266.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,016.52 : 35,904.20 = 14,685.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,016.52/35,904.20 = 14,685.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,016.52x = 35,904.20 × 14,685.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,016.52x = 527,271,847.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,271,847.18/26,016.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,266.81

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