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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,026.46, 35,915.72 and 14,695.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,026.46, 35,915.72 and 14,695.78 is: 20,279.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,026.46 : 35,915.72 = 14,695.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,026.46/35,915.72 = 14,695.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,026.46x = 35,915.72 × 14,695.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,026.46x = 527,809,519.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,809,519.66/26,026.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,279.73

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