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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,026.02, 35,916.93 and 14,697.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,026.02, 35,916.93 and 14,697.90 is: 20,283.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,026.02 : 35,916.93 = 14,697.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,026.02/35,916.93 = 14,697.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,026.02x = 35,916.93 × 14,697.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,026.02x = 527,903,445.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,903,445.45/26,026.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,283.68

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