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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,001.34, 35,877.84 and 14,669.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,001.34, 35,877.84 and 14,669.94 is: 20,242.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,001.34 : 35,877.84 = 14,669.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,001.34/35,877.84 = 14,669.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,001.34x = 35,877.84 × 14,669.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,001.34x = 526,325,839.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,325,839.66/26,001.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,242.26

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