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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,926.97, 35,776.49 and 14,596.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,926.97, 35,776.49 and 14,596.26 is: 20,141.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,926.97 : 35,776.49 = 14,596.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,926.97/35,776.49 = 14,596.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,926.97x = 35,776.49 × 14,596.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,926.97x = 522,202,949.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,202,949.93/25,926.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,141.30

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