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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,001.28, 35,881.71 and 14,670.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,001.28, 35,881.71 and 14,670.73 is: 20,245.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,001.28 : 35,881.71 = 14,670.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,001.28/35,881.71 = 14,670.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,001.28x = 35,881.71 × 14,670.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,001.28x = 526,410,879.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,410,879.35/26,001.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,245.58

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