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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,019.68, 35,907.28 and 14,689.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,019.68, 35,907.28 and 14,689.66 is: 20,271.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,019.68 : 35,907.28 = 14,689.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,019.68/35,907.28 = 14,689.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,019.68x = 35,907.28 × 14,689.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,019.68x = 527,465,734.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,465,734.72/26,019.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,271.80

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