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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,020.74, 35,908.32 and 14,083.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,020.74, 35,908.32 and 14,083.80 is: 19,435.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,020.74 : 35,908.32 = 14,083.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,020.74/35,908.32 = 14,083.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,020.74x = 35,908.32 × 14,083.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,020.74x = 505,725,597.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,725,597.22/26,020.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,435.48

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