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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,018.80, 35,903.56 and 14,685.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,018.80, 35,903.56 and 14,685.28 is: 20,264.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,018.80 : 35,903.56 = 14,685.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,018.80/35,903.56 = 14,685.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,018.80x = 35,903.56 × 14,685.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,018.80x = 527,253,831.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,253,831.60/26,018.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,264.34

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