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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,018.12, 35,907.06 and 14,839.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,018.12, 35,907.06 and 14,839.88 is: 20,480.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,018.12 : 35,907.06 = 14,839.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,018.12/35,907.06 = 14,839.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,018.12x = 35,907.06 × 14,839.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,018.12x = 532,856,461.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,856,461.55/26,018.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,480.21

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