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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,027.28, 35,917.68 and 14,697.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,027.28, 35,917.68 and 14,697.26 is: 20,282.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,027.28 : 35,917.68 = 14,697.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,027.28/35,917.68 = 14,697.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,027.28x = 35,917.68 × 14,697.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,027.28x = 527,891,481.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,891,481.56/26,027.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,282.24

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