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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,028.72, 35,919.54 and 14,700.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,028.72, 35,919.54 and 14,700.60 is: 20,286.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,028.72 : 35,919.54 = 14,700.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,028.72/35,919.54 = 14,700.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,028.72x = 35,919.54 × 14,700.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,028.72x = 528,038,789.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,038,789.72/26,028.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,286.78

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