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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,001.77, 35,879.33 and 14,670.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,001.77, 35,879.33 and 14,670.60 is: 20,243.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,001.77 : 35,879.33 = 14,670.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,001.77/35,879.33 = 14,670.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,001.77x = 35,879.33 × 14,670.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,001.77x = 526,371,225.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,371,225.35/26,001.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,243.67

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