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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,006.09, 35,889.33 and 14,674.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,006.09, 35,889.33 and 14,674.93 is: 20,251.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,006.09 : 35,889.33 = 14,674.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,006.09/35,889.33 = 14,674.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,006.09x = 35,889.33 × 14,674.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,006.09x = 526,673,152.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,673,152.68/26,006.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,251.92

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