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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,018.64, 35,905.84 and 14,688.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,018.64, 35,905.84 and 14,688.28 is: 20,269.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,018.64 : 35,905.84 = 14,688.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,018.64/35,905.84 = 14,688.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,018.64x = 35,905.84 × 14,688.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,018.64x = 527,394,980.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,394,980.04/26,018.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,269.89

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