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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,027.12, 35,917.06 and 14,696.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,027.12, 35,917.06 and 14,696.84 is: 20,281.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,027.12 : 35,917.06 = 14,696.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,027.12/35,917.06 = 14,696.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,027.12x = 35,917.06 × 14,696.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,027.12x = 527,867,284.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,867,284.09/26,027.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,281.43

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