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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,084.44, 35,996.52 and 14,906.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,084.44, 35,996.52 and 14,906.44 is: 20,570.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,084.44 : 35,996.52 = 14,906.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,084.44/35,996.52 = 14,906.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,084.44x = 35,996.52 × 14,906.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,084.44x = 536,579,931.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,579,931.50/26,084.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,570.88

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