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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,004.52, 35,885.22 and 14,674.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,004.52, 35,885.22 and 14,674.60 is: 20,250.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,004.52 : 35,885.22 = 14,674.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,004.52/35,885.22 = 14,674.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,004.52x = 35,885.22 × 14,674.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,004.52x = 526,601,249.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,601,249.41/26,004.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,250.37

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