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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,003.08, 35,875.33 and 14,671.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,003.08, 35,875.33 and 14,671.18 is: 20,241.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,003.08 : 35,875.33 = 14,671.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,003.08/35,875.33 = 14,671.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,003.08x = 35,875.33 × 14,671.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,003.08x = 526,333,423.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,333,423.99/26,003.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,241.20

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