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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,001.78, 35,882.40 and 14,671.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,001.78, 35,882.40 and 14,671.23 is: 20,246.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,001.78 : 35,882.40 = 14,671.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,001.78/35,882.40 = 14,671.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,001.78x = 35,882.40 × 14,671.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,001.78x = 526,438,943.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,438,943.35/26,001.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,246.27

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