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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,028, 35,920.80 and 14,852.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,028, 35,920.80 and 14,852.16 is: 20,497.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,028 : 35,920.80 = 14,852.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,028/35,920.80 = 14,852.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,028x = 35,920.80 × 14,852.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,028x = 533,501,468.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,501,468.93/26,028
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,497.21

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