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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,005.50, 35,886.24 and 14,675.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,005.50, 35,886.24 and 14,675.10 is: 20,250.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,005.50 : 35,886.24 = 14,675.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,005.50/35,886.24 = 14,675.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,005.50x = 35,886.24 × 14,675.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,005.50x = 526,634,160.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,634,160.62/26,005.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,250.88

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