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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,022.24, 35,901.36 and 14,837.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,022.24, 35,901.36 and 14,837.76 is: 20,470.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,022.24 : 35,901.36 = 14,837.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,022.24/35,901.36 = 14,837.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,022.24x = 35,901.36 × 14,837.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,022.24x = 532,695,763.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,695,763.35/26,022.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,470.79

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