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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,005.52, 35,886.60 and 14,675.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,005.52, 35,886.60 and 14,675.60 is: 20,251.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,005.52 : 35,886.60 = 14,675.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,005.52/35,886.60 = 14,675.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,005.52x = 35,886.60 × 14,675.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,005.52x = 526,657,386.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,657,386.96/26,005.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,251.75

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