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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,020.02, 35,907.72 and 14,083.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,020.02, 35,907.72 and 14,083.50 is: 19,435.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,020.02 : 35,907.72 = 14,083.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,020.02/35,907.72 = 14,083.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,020.02x = 35,907.72 × 14,083.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,020.02x = 505,706,374.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,706,374.62/26,020.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,435.28

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