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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,028.84, 35,917.38 and 14,695.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,028.84, 35,917.38 and 14,695.32 is: 20,278.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,028.84 : 35,917.38 = 14,695.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,028.84/35,917.38 = 14,695.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,028.84x = 35,917.38 × 14,695.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,028.84x = 527,817,392.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,817,392.66/26,028.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,278.18

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