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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,027.08, 35,914.68 and 14,697.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,027.08, 35,914.68 and 14,697.22 is: 20,280.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,027.08 : 35,914.68 = 14,697.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,027.08/35,914.68 = 14,697.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,027.08x = 35,914.68 × 14,697.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,027.08x = 527,845,953.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,845,953.19/26,027.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,280.64

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