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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,004.33, 35,877.06 and 14,672.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,004.33, 35,877.06 and 14,672.43 is: 20,242.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,004.33 : 35,877.06 = 14,672.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,004.33/35,877.06 = 14,672.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,004.33x = 35,877.06 × 14,672.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,004.33x = 526,403,651.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,403,651.46/26,004.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,242.92

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