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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,005.46, 35,878.61 and 14,673.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,005.46, 35,878.61 and 14,673.56 is: 20,244.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,005.46 : 35,878.61 = 14,673.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,005.46/35,878.61 = 14,673.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,005.46x = 35,878.61 × 14,673.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,005.46x = 526,466,793.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,466,793.84/26,005.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,244.48

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