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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,058, 35,960.04 and 14,880

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,058, 35,960.04 and 14,880 is: 20,534.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,058 : 35,960.04 = 14,880 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,058/35,960.04 = 14,880/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,058x = 35,960.04 × 14,880
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,058x = 535,085,395.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,085,395.20/26,058
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,534.40

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