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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,018.44, 35,905.56 and 14,688.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,018.44, 35,905.56 and 14,688.40 is: 20,270.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,018.44 : 35,905.56 = 14,688.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,018.44/35,905.56 = 14,688.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,018.44x = 35,905.56 × 14,688.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,018.44x = 527,395,227.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,395,227.50/26,018.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,270.06

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