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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,020.18, 35,907.96 and 14,690.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,020.18, 35,907.96 and 14,690.17 is: 20,272.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,020.18 : 35,907.96 = 14,690.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,020.18/35,907.96 = 14,690.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,020.18x = 35,907.96 × 14,690.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,020.18x = 527,494,036.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,494,036.75/26,020.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,272.50

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