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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,020.22, 35,907.90 and 14,083.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,020.22, 35,907.90 and 14,083.66 is: 19,435.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,020.22 : 35,907.90 = 14,083.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,020.22/35,907.90 = 14,083.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,020.22x = 35,907.90 × 14,083.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,020.22x = 505,714,565.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,714,565.14/26,020.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,435.44

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