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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,024.52, 35,914.86 and 14,696.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,024.52, 35,914.86 and 14,696.40 is: 20,281.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,024.52 : 35,914.86 = 14,696.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,024.52/35,914.86 = 14,696.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,024.52x = 35,914.86 × 14,696.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,024.52x = 527,819,148.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,819,148.50/26,024.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,281.61

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