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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,002.08, 35,873.96 and 14,670.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,002.08, 35,873.96 and 14,670.18 is: 20,239.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,002.08 : 35,873.96 = 14,670.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,002.08/35,873.96 = 14,670.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,002.08x = 35,873.96 × 14,670.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,002.08x = 526,277,377.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,277,377.16/26,002.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,239.82

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