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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,024.68, 35,915.66 and 14,690.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,024.68, 35,915.66 and 14,690.05 is: 20,273.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,024.68 : 35,915.66 = 14,690.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,024.68/35,915.66 = 14,690.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,024.68x = 35,915.66 × 14,690.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,024.68x = 527,602,841.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,602,841.18/26,024.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,273.17

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