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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,002.34, 35,879.22 and 14,670.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,002.34, 35,879.22 and 14,670.94 is: 20,243.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,002.34 : 35,879.22 = 14,670.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,002.34/35,879.22 = 14,670.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,002.34x = 35,879.22 × 14,670.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,002.34x = 526,381,883.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,381,883.87/26,002.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,243.64

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