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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,020, 35,907.60 and 14,841.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,020, 35,907.60 and 14,841.76 is: 20,481.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,020 : 35,907.60 = 14,841.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,020/35,907.60 = 14,841.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,020x = 35,907.60 × 14,841.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,020x = 532,931,981.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,931,981.38/26,020
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,481.63

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