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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,027.80, 35,909.52 and 14,695.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,027.80, 35,909.52 and 14,695.96 is: 20,275.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,027.80 : 35,909.52 = 14,695.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,027.80/35,909.52 = 14,695.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,027.80x = 35,909.52 × 14,695.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,027.80x = 527,724,869.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,724,869.54/26,027.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,275.43

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