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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,003.32, 35,884.59 and 14,675.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,003.32, 35,884.59 and 14,675.23 is: 20,251.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,003.32 : 35,884.59 = 14,675.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,003.32/35,884.59 = 14,675.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,003.32x = 35,884.59 × 14,675.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,003.32x = 526,614,611.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,614,611.71/26,003.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,251.82

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