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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,020.14, 35,907.78 and 14,842.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,020.14, 35,907.78 and 14,842.14 is: 20,482.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,020.14 : 35,907.78 = 14,842.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,020.14/35,907.78 = 14,842.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,020.14x = 35,907.78 × 14,842.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,020.14x = 532,948,297.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,948,297.85/26,020.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,482.15

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