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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,020.13, 35,907.77 and 14,842.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,020.13, 35,907.77 and 14,842.13 is: 20,482.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,020.13 : 35,907.77 = 14,842.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,020.13/35,907.77 = 14,842.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,020.13x = 35,907.77 × 14,842.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,020.13x = 532,947,647.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,947,647.92/26,020.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,482.13

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