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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,028.52, 35,920.38 and 14,700.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,028.52, 35,920.38 and 14,700.40 is: 20,287.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,028.52 : 35,920.38 = 14,700.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,028.52/35,920.38 = 14,700.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,028.52x = 35,920.38 × 14,700.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,028.52x = 528,043,954.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,043,954.15/26,028.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,287.13

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