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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,026.08, 35,913.30 and 14,696.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,026.08, 35,913.30 and 14,696.22 is: 20,279.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,026.08 : 35,913.30 = 14,696.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,026.08/35,913.30 = 14,696.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,026.08x = 35,913.30 × 14,696.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,026.08x = 527,789,757.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,789,757.73/26,026.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,279.26

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