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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,026.73, 35,916.08 and 14,696.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,026.73, 35,916.08 and 14,696.04 is: 20,280.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,026.73 : 35,916.08 = 14,696.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,026.73/35,916.08 = 14,696.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,026.73x = 35,916.08 × 14,696.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,026.73x = 527,824,074.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,824,074.84/26,026.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,280.08

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