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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,005.83, 35,879.13 and 14,673.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,005.83, 35,879.13 and 14,673.93 is: 20,244.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,005.83 : 35,879.13 = 14,673.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,005.83/35,879.13 = 14,673.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,005.83x = 35,879.13 × 14,673.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,005.83x = 526,487,842.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,487,842.08/26,005.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,244.99

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