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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,001.36, 35,879.22 and 14,669.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,001.36, 35,879.22 and 14,669.82 is: 20,242.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,001.36 : 35,879.22 = 14,669.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,001.36/35,879.22 = 14,669.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,001.36x = 35,879.22 × 14,669.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,001.36x = 526,341,699.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,341,699.14/26,001.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,242.85

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