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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,022.18, 35,910.72 and 14,692.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,022.18, 35,910.72 and 14,692.17 is: 20,275.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,022.18 : 35,910.72 = 14,692.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,022.18/35,910.72 = 14,692.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,022.18x = 35,910.72 × 14,692.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,022.18x = 527,606,403.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,606,403.06/26,022.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,275.26

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