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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,020.72, 35,908.52 and 14,083.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,020.72, 35,908.52 and 14,083.96 is: 19,435.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,020.72 : 35,908.52 = 14,083.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,020.72/35,908.52 = 14,083.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,020.72x = 35,908.52 × 14,083.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,020.72x = 505,734,015.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,734,015.01/26,020.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,435.82

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