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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,022.24, 35,901.72 and 14,690.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,022.24, 35,901.72 and 14,690.32 is: 20,267.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,022.24 : 35,901.72 = 14,690.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,022.24/35,901.72 = 14,690.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,022.24x = 35,901.72 × 14,690.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,022.24x = 527,407,755.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,407,755.35/26,022.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,267.58

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