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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,022, 35,910.36 and 14,844

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,022, 35,910.36 and 14,844 is: 20,484.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,022 : 35,910.36 = 14,844 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,022/35,910.36 = 14,844/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,022x = 35,910.36 × 14,844
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,022x = 533,053,383.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,053,383.84/26,022
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,484.72

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