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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,085.44, 35,997.90 and 14,907.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,085.44, 35,997.90 and 14,907.44 is: 20,572.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,085.44 : 35,997.90 = 14,907.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,085.44/35,997.90 = 14,907.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,085.44x = 35,997.90 × 14,907.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,085.44x = 536,636,534.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,636,534.38/26,085.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,572.26

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