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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,005.97, 35,889.17 and 14,678.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,005.97, 35,889.17 and 14,678.22 is: 20,256.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,005.97 : 35,889.17 = 14,678.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,005.97/35,889.17 = 14,678.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,005.97x = 35,889.17 × 14,678.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,005.97x = 526,789,194.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,789,194.07/26,005.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,256.47

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