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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,026.26, 35,921.10 and 14,848.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,026.26, 35,921.10 and 14,848.26 is: 20,493.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,026.26 : 35,921.10 = 14,848.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,026.26/35,921.10 = 14,848.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,026.26x = 35,921.10 × 14,848.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,026.26x = 533,365,832.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,365,832.29/26,026.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,493.37

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