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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,004.78, 35,886.11 and 14,674.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,004.78, 35,886.11 and 14,674.30 is: 20,250.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,004.78 : 35,886.11 = 14,674.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,004.78/35,886.11 = 14,674.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,004.78x = 35,886.11 × 14,674.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,004.78x = 526,603,380.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,603,380.89/26,004.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,250.25

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