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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,030.24, 35,912.40 and 14,845.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,030.24, 35,912.40 and 14,845.76 is: 20,481.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,030.24 : 35,912.40 = 14,845.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,030.24/35,912.40 = 14,845.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,030.24x = 35,912.40 × 14,845.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,030.24x = 533,146,871.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,146,871.42/26,030.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,481.83

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