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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,022.38, 35,910.88 and 14,844.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,022.38, 35,910.88 and 14,844.38 is: 20,485.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,022.38 : 35,910.88 = 14,844.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,022.38/35,910.88 = 14,844.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,022.38x = 35,910.88 × 14,844.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,022.38x = 533,074,532.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,074,532.19/26,022.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,485.24

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