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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,019.80, 35,898.48 and 14,687.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,019.80, 35,898.48 and 14,687.96 is: 20,264.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,019.80 : 35,898.48 = 14,687.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,019.80/35,898.48 = 14,687.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,019.80x = 35,898.48 × 14,687.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,019.80x = 527,275,438.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,275,438.30/26,019.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,264.39

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