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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,027.52, 35,919 and 14,699.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,027.52, 35,919 and 14,699.40 is: 20,285.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,027.52 : 35,919 = 14,699.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,027.52/35,919 = 14,699.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,027.52x = 35,919 × 14,699.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,027.52x = 527,987,748.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,987,748.60/26,027.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,285.75

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