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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,004.70, 35,886.45 and 14,674.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,004.70, 35,886.45 and 14,674.20 is: 20,250.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,004.70 : 35,886.45 = 14,674.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,004.70/35,886.45 = 14,674.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,004.70x = 35,886.45 × 14,674.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,004.70x = 526,604,944.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,604,944.59/26,004.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,250.38

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