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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,001.51, 35,881.86 and 14,671.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,001.51, 35,881.86 and 14,671.09 is: 20,245.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,001.51 : 35,881.86 = 14,671.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,001.51/35,881.86 = 14,671.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,001.51x = 35,881.86 × 14,671.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,001.51x = 526,425,997.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,425,997.43/26,001.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,245.98

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