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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,001.56, 35,882.04 and 14,671.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,001.56, 35,882.04 and 14,671.05 is: 20,245.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,001.56 : 35,882.04 = 14,671.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,001.56/35,882.04 = 14,671.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,001.56x = 35,882.04 × 14,671.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,001.56x = 526,427,202.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,427,202.94/26,001.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,245.99

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