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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,026.24, 35,906.88 and 14,841.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,026.24, 35,906.88 and 14,841.76 is: 20,476.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,026.24 : 35,906.88 = 14,841.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,026.24/35,906.88 = 14,841.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,026.24x = 35,906.88 × 14,841.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,026.24x = 532,921,295.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,921,295.31/26,026.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,476.31

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