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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,002.46, 35,883.39 and 14,674.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,002.46, 35,883.39 and 14,674.35 is: 20,250.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,002.46 : 35,883.39 = 14,674.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,002.46/35,883.39 = 14,674.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,002.46x = 35,883.39 × 14,674.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,002.46x = 526,565,424.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,565,424.05/26,002.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,250.60

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