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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,058.68, 35,960.48 and 14,727.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,058.68, 35,960.48 and 14,727.92 is: 20,324.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,058.68 : 35,960.48 = 14,727.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,058.68/35,960.48 = 14,727.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,058.68x = 35,960.48 × 14,727.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,058.68x = 529,623,072.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,623,072.60/26,058.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,324.25

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