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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,026, 35,915.88 and 14,847.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,026, 35,915.88 and 14,847.76 is: 20,489.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,026 : 35,915.88 = 14,847.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,026/35,915.88 = 14,847.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,026x = 35,915.88 × 14,847.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,026x = 533,270,366.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,270,366.43/26,026
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,489.91

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