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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,026.25, 35,916.23 and 14,848.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,026.25, 35,916.23 and 14,848.01 is: 20,490.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,026.25 : 35,916.23 = 14,848.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,026.25/35,916.23 = 14,848.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,026.25x = 35,916.23 × 14,848.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,026.25x = 533,284,467.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,284,467.96/26,026.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,490.25

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